Manufacturing Production Technician, Propulsion, Project Kuiper
Manufacturing Production Technician, Propulsion, Project Kuiper
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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.
The Propulsion team is seeking a Test Technician to join the team to support production acceptance testing of future flight hardware.
The Propulsion Test Technician will work within the Kuiper Propulsion Team on the operation and optimization of electric propulsion test infrastructure. This person will get to perform flight hardware acceptance testing on a variety of different propulsion subsystems including feed systems thrusters cathodes PCBAs tanks as well as the integrated propulsion system.
Key job responsibilities
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.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical financial and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazons internal or external careers site.
A day in the life
The Technician will assemble the propulsion system and help to identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on production hardware and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced start-up like environment and are able to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 1 years relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience or or equivalent industry experience
- 1 years of hands on work experience with electro-mechanical assemblies final integration and/or harness integration experience
- 1 years experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
- 1 years of hand on experience with precision torque measurement and inspection devices (i.e. automated and manual torque wrenches calipers micrometers profilometers optical inspection devices multi-meters torque wrenches etc..)
- Aircraft & Powerplant certification/license automotive certifications or other technical certifications/AAs
- Able to read interpret and work from engineering documentation and/ or drawings
- Experience working with FOD ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
- Experience working with MES software packages
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced challenging work environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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 $63440/year in our lowest geographic market up to $69680/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.
The Propulsion team is seeking a Test Technician to join the team to support production acceptance testing of future flight hardware.
The Propulsion Test Technician will work within the Kuiper Propulsion Team on the operation and optimization of electric propulsion test infrastructure. This person will get to perform flight hardware acceptance testing on a variety of different propulsion subsystems including feed systems thrusters cathodes PCBAs tanks as well as the integrated propulsion system.
Key job responsibilities
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.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical financial and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazons internal or external careers site.
A day in the life
The Technician will assemble the propulsion system and help to identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on production hardware and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced start-up like environment and are able to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 1 years relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience or or equivalent industry experience
- 1 years of hands on work experience with electro-mechanical assemblies final integration and/or harness integration experience
- 1 years experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
- 1 years of hand on experience with precision torque measurement and inspection devices (i.e. automated and manual torque wrenches calipers micrometers profilometers optical inspection devices multi-meters torque wrenches etc..)
- Aircraft & Powerplant certification/license automotive certifications or other technical certifications/AAs
- Able to read interpret and work from engineering documentation and/ or drawings
- Experience working with FOD ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
- Experience working with MES software packages
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced challenging work environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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 $63440/year in our lowest geographic market up to $69680/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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