Manufacturing Engineer, Launch, Project Kuiper
Manufacturing Engineer, Launch, Project Kuiper
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25-08-2025
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$ 86900 - 185000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
25-08-2025
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 individual households to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations 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 success of Kuiper depends on the quality reliability cost integration throughput and security of the products delivered. It is a fast-paced dynamic environment. As part of the Kuiper team you will solve difficult problems where resolutions have high impact and help create a brand new set of launch site processes and standards. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while maintaining the highest standards of execution.
Key job responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of technicians through the final satellite integration operations at the launch site with various launch providers. This individual will work closely with other operations and satellite manufacturing teams.
The Manufacturing Engineer implements test requirements supports facility and equipment planning at launch sites authors procedures implements process controls and supports continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical critical and collaborative setting and is able to interpret technical requirements and turn them into actionable steps.
Key job responsibilities
Planning work for satellite integration optimized for critical path
Planning material flow and implementing manufacturing processes for satellite integration
Continuously improving satellite integration and test processes
Interfacing with launch providers
Evaluating and improving takt time
Authoring and implementing work instructions and standard processes
Resolving anomalies and implementing corrective actions
Operations will occur primarily on first shift Monday-Friday but off-shift and weekend work will be required depending on launch manifest
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 satellite integration Manufacturing Engineer will spend the majority of their day on the shop floor or at the launch pads leading their team through satellite integration operations. They will work with other engineering teams both internally and externally to execute operations on critical path. They will address root cause of failures and issues and implement production control and optimization strategies. They will implement engineering best practices in a safe and repeatable manner implement efficiency improvements and reduce non-conformances.
About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.
At Amazon our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. Were dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- 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 real-time systems
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 $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 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.
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 success of Kuiper depends on the quality reliability cost integration throughput and security of the products delivered. It is a fast-paced dynamic environment. As part of the Kuiper team you will solve difficult problems where resolutions have high impact and help create a brand new set of launch site processes and standards. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while maintaining the highest standards of execution.
Key job responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of technicians through the final satellite integration operations at the launch site with various launch providers. This individual will work closely with other operations and satellite manufacturing teams.
The Manufacturing Engineer implements test requirements supports facility and equipment planning at launch sites authors procedures implements process controls and supports continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical critical and collaborative setting and is able to interpret technical requirements and turn them into actionable steps.
Key job responsibilities
Planning work for satellite integration optimized for critical path
Planning material flow and implementing manufacturing processes for satellite integration
Continuously improving satellite integration and test processes
Interfacing with launch providers
Evaluating and improving takt time
Authoring and implementing work instructions and standard processes
Resolving anomalies and implementing corrective actions
Operations will occur primarily on first shift Monday-Friday but off-shift and weekend work will be required depending on launch manifest
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 satellite integration Manufacturing Engineer will spend the majority of their day on the shop floor or at the launch pads leading their team through satellite integration operations. They will work with other engineering teams both internally and externally to execute operations on critical path. They will address root cause of failures and issues and implement production control and optimization strategies. They will implement engineering best practices in a safe and repeatable manner implement efficiency improvements and reduce non-conformances.
About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.
At Amazon our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. Were dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- 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 real-time systems
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 $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 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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