Propulsion Lab Engineer, 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.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

The Propulsion Lab Engineer will work within the Kuiper Propulsion Manufacturing (MFG) team in the development operation and optimization of electric propulsion MFG infrastructure. This person will support the development of MFG capabilities for a variety of different propulsion subsystems including feed systems thrusters cathodes PCBAs tanks as well as the integrated propulsion system.

They will support MFG infrastructure development and execution processes as they transition MFG capabilities towards achieving higher production rates. They will develop and own processes which impact the daily production MFG workflows and diagnose and solve MFG issues in order to ensure production operations proceed efficiently. They will work with responsible engineers to develop MFG hardware and software improvements and coordinate training of MFG Operators on developed processes. They will support with training requirements in the team for engineers and technicians. Further they will work on early development hardware builds.

Key job responsibilities
Define standard operating procedures for manufacturing equipment changes and maintenance processes
Assist in the build and development of test hardware such as fixturing and harnessing
Train operators in the execution of developed processes
Work with manufacturing engineers to diagnose and solve issues and improve test throughput and stability
Build development hardware

About the team
The Kuiper Propulsion Manufacturing Team is responsible for the design and development of the propulsion system which provides maneuvering capability to the spacecraft. The Propulsion Team is made up of a variety of subteams which are responsible for various aspects of the development process such as mechanical design systems engineering subject matter experts manufacturing and test. This integrated team structure allows direct communication and rapid process feedback while also promoting close collaboration across the team.

2 years of hardware design and validation of components subsystems and systems experience
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics or equivalent

Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
Experience with hardware/software integration and realtime systems

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.