Project Kuiper is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individual households to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
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The processing technician will work as part of a team for receiving the hardware processing satellites into the cleanroom perform electrical test validation and battery charging and other movements of the spacecraft through the workzone. The satellite operations consist of using with tools and equipment like overhead cranes and forklifts. The electrical test consists of operating a power supply system and requesting/reviewing data from the spacecraft. This individual with work closely with their peers and lead engineers and other crossfunctional organizations.
The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical fastpaced and collaborative setting; is able to follow technical work instructions; and support the team through processing operations.
Key job responsibilities
Adhere to safety requirements standards and procedures in all work locations.
Final assembly and test of the Kuiper satellites using various ground systems in a cleanroom and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment.
Verify satellite health using computercontrolled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry.
Execute work assigned individually and/or with the team to meet production schedule.
Use precision calibrated tools torque wrenches micrometers and calipers.
Use electrical test equipment tools multimeters breakout boxes and harnesses.
Perform overhead crane lift operations and use pallet jacks and forklifts for hardware movement.
Perform work according to engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
Check and inspect work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements.
Collaborate with leads peers and engineers to improve processes and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure an efficient safe and effective work environment.
Able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i.e. forklift crane electrical).
Mentor new and junior team members as needed.
Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
Shift schedule is nominally 5 days/week 8 hours/day but may vary depending on production/launch schedules.
Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25 annually either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
A day in the life
The processing technician will meet with their team leads to understand objectives for the day. They will be processing satellites with mechanical and electrical ground support equipment per work instructions provided by engineering. They will document completed work and report nonconformances to their leads and engineering as they occur. Periodically they will perform maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements. They will be expected to cross train with all other launch operations work areas including mechanical areas to support work surges and travel to other launch sites.
About the team
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High school diploma GED or equivalent experience.
3 years in spaceflight hardware testing and assembly.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background check.
Experience as a team or task lead.
Experience working with electrically energized systems.
Experience in a fastpaced processing environment.
Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) ESD sensitive hardware and in a clean room.
Experience with forklifts cranes rigging and heavy equipment (including previous certifications).
A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Additional Requirements:
Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
Able to climb ladders work in tight spaces bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position.
Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted.
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