Sr. Test Development Engineer, Kuiper Spacecraft Mechanical, Mechanical Dev Test & Integration

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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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Test Development Engineer to design and implement test infrastructure for mechanical satellite systems that support the development and testing of satellite flight hardware holding the gate to flight readiness. This is a fastpaced intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and reliability.

Key job responsibilities
Design analyze develop and implement test equipment and infrastructure used in satellite flight hardware development and qualification.
Author refine and implement validation verification acceptance and qualification test procedures.
Develop mechatronics focused test automation and data acquisition.
Develop postprocessing tools to decompose test data into desired metrics.
Lead and participate in design reviews and risk assessments to contribute to the continuous improvement of satellite hardware performance and reliability.
Work concurrently with the design engineers to provide design for testability (DFT) feedback throughout the design process
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including design manufacturing systems reliability and quality engineers to gather information share findings and develop solutions.


A day in the life
As a Project Kuiper Sr. Test Development Engineer you will own the design and implementation of automated test equipment used to validate satellite hardware designs from initial prototypes though functional testing and into pilot production. You will work with design and manufacturing teams to specify test equipment requirements develop test plans and execute test campaigns to support development and production test initiatives. The ideal candidate is selfmotivated and comfortable operating in a fastpaced development environment.

About the team
This team is organized within the satellite mechanical design team to accelerate the design iteration process and ensure ontime delivery of the most stable and successful product possible. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly and you will often take on new and exciting responsibilities as required to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to complex problems and novel technical challenges that push you to develop new skills. Youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost.

Bachelors or masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
7 years of experience developing test infrastructure to meet the needs of testing space craft or similarly complex systems.
5 years of experience in design and validation of hardware systems including use of CAD (Siemens NX or similar)
2 years of experience with automating hardware testing and data analysis using Python LabVIEW C or similar

Experience with integration and testing of satellite hardware.
Experience in development of test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMCS016 / MILSTD810)
Experience in Finite Element Analysis of primary and secondary structures/FEA capability Ansys / NASTRAN (or equivalent)
Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/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.