Hardware Dev Specialist Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

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The Development Operations (DevOps) team is seeking a Hardware Development Specialist II specializing in Spacecraft Hardware Development to support mechanical and electrical hardware builds development testing failure analysis and custom test equipment fabrication. This role requires handson expertise in both mechanical and electrical domains enabling the seamless of hardware modifications instrumentation and complex test setups.

As a Hardware Development Specialist II you will be embedded within our design and development teams working closely with hardware engineers technicians and test engineers to accelerate spacecraft hardware development. While lab management and organization will be part of your responsibilities the primary focus is executing technical work that directly impacts hardware design qualification testing and root cause analysis of failures.

Key job responsibilities
Execute hardware builds modifications and rework for spacecraft subsystems including mechanical and electrical assemblies.
Set up and operate test equipment instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support development and qualification testing.
Troubleshoot and debug mechanical and electrical hardware working with design teams to implement corrective actions.
Support failure analysis investigations including Xray CT scanning crosssectioning and other analytical techniques.
Assist with the fabrication and assembly of custom test setups harnessing and mechanical fixtures to support testing and development.
Maintain competency on specialized lab equipment and train team members on proper usage.
Develop and maintain lab processes equipment maintenance schedules and tracking systems to ensure efficient lab operations.
Collaborate with design teams to provide earlystage manufacturability and testability feedback on hardware designs.
Support production issue troubleshooting by developing and executing test methodologies to diagnose hardware failures.
Drive a safetyfirst mindset ensuring compliance with lab best practices ESD protocols and proper handling of highvoltage and precision mechanical systems.

About the team
The Development Operations team plays a critical role in bringing spacecraft designs from concept to reality. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced aerospace hardware tackle challenging handson engineering problems and directly contribute to the success of nextgeneration spacecraft development. If you thrive in a handson highimpact role wed love to hear from you!

5 years experience in a hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or handson engineering environment.
Proficiency in mechanical and electrical assembly including experience with soldering crimping connectorization and precision mechanical builds.
Handson experience operating test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes power supplies thermal chambers load cells and data acquisition systems.
Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings schematics and test procedures.
Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical systems including debugging circuits power systems and mechanical mechanisms.
Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment with evolving priorities while ensuring highquality .
Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to collaborate crossfunctionally with design test and manufacturing teams.

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field OR equivalent handson industry experience.
Experience with harness fabrication and routing for development and flight hardware.
Familiarity with vacuum systems highvoltage testing and environmental testing (thermal vibration EMI).
Knowledge of materials and mechanical properties as they relate to aerospace applications.
Experience with programming or scripting for test automation (Python LabVIEW MATLAB).
Previous experience managing or organizing a hardware development lab including tools consumables and equipment maintenance.
Handson machining 3D printing or fabrication experience.
Experience with failure analysis techniques such as Xray/CT scanning crosssectioning and material characterization.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $189900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.