Hardware Test Engineer, Project Kuiper
Hardware Test Engineer, Project Kuiper
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$ 105600 - 185000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-07-2025
Job Description
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 individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
As a Manufacturing Test Engineer at Project Kuiper you will be directly responsible for testing qualifying and troubleshooting integrated satellites for the Kuiper broadband internet network. You will utilize innovative solutions and leading-edge technology to solve difficult manufacturing and engineering problems on a daily basis at both a systems and specialized level. You will be a critical lynchpin between the engineering operations tooling supply chain and quality teams and help lead production on the assembly line as well as new production introduction. You will provide vital manufacturability input to the design engineering teams for both new and existing hardware. Finally you will be responsible for standing up new processes equipment and assembly lines to support Kuipers rapid build ramp making data-driven decisions at each step in the process.
Key job responsibilities
Plan develop document and execute test operations to validate satellite systems for flight to meet Kuiper production build rates.
Bring-up test and troubleshoot integrated satellite assemblies
Lead acceptance and qualification test (environmental functional and performance) campaigns for development satellite system designs.
Analyze test failures to ensure defects are fully understood and provide design recommendations for the product to increase performance reliability and yield.
Troubleshoot electrical mechanical and RF performance problems on the fly working with an integrated cross-functional team of electrical mechanical software and manufacturing engineers.
Specify procure and set up test cell layouts for the production floor.
Write technical specifications for system assembly and test from scratch.
Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.
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.
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics related field or equivalent
- 3 years of test experience with embedded systems integrated systems or flight hardware.
- 3 years of hands-on assembly and/or fabrication experience.
- IPC-A-610 certification or familiarity.
- Familiarity w/ SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810
- 3 years of experience testing troubleshooting and electronics.
- 3 years of programming experience in Python C# C or MATLAB
- Experience working with the Linux environment
- Experience with complex products in a fast-paced ambiguous environment.
- Strong organizational analytical root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
As a Manufacturing Test Engineer at Project Kuiper you will be directly responsible for testing qualifying and troubleshooting integrated satellites for the Kuiper broadband internet network. You will utilize innovative solutions and leading-edge technology to solve difficult manufacturing and engineering problems on a daily basis at both a systems and specialized level. You will be a critical lynchpin between the engineering operations tooling supply chain and quality teams and help lead production on the assembly line as well as new production introduction. You will provide vital manufacturability input to the design engineering teams for both new and existing hardware. Finally you will be responsible for standing up new processes equipment and assembly lines to support Kuipers rapid build ramp making data-driven decisions at each step in the process.
Key job responsibilities
Plan develop document and execute test operations to validate satellite systems for flight to meet Kuiper production build rates.
Bring-up test and troubleshoot integrated satellite assemblies
Lead acceptance and qualification test (environmental functional and performance) campaigns for development satellite system designs.
Analyze test failures to ensure defects are fully understood and provide design recommendations for the product to increase performance reliability and yield.
Troubleshoot electrical mechanical and RF performance problems on the fly working with an integrated cross-functional team of electrical mechanical software and manufacturing engineers.
Specify procure and set up test cell layouts for the production floor.
Write technical specifications for system assembly and test from scratch.
Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.
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.
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics related field or equivalent
- 3 years of test experience with embedded systems integrated systems or flight hardware.
- 3 years of hands-on assembly and/or fabrication experience.
- IPC-A-610 certification or familiarity.
- Familiarity w/ SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810
- 3 years of experience testing troubleshooting and electronics.
- 3 years of programming experience in Python C# C or MATLAB
- Experience working with the Linux environment
- Experience with complex products in a fast-paced ambiguous environment.
- Strong organizational analytical root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
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