Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo Navigation and Control & Propulsion

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and 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.

As a member of the Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) & Propulsion Integrated Testing team this role will build maintain improve and troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test capabilities. This includes monitoring the status and functionality of satellite components and support equipment working with multiple stakeholders to optimize operations and resolve disruptions in availability and automating tests and test equipment.

In addition to support for existing test capabilities this role will utilize existing design documentation (examples: bill of materials layout and wiring diagrams build and bring-up procedures) to procure build commission and integrate new HITL test assets for internal customers within Amazon Leo. You will collaborate with teams spanning software avionics vehicle integration reliability and more to ensure Amazon Leo satellites are tested with rigor.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute monitoring and maintenance of test equipment including mechanical electrical pneumatic and vacuum systems
- Troubleshoot and repair failed or faulty components
- Design and implement automated control systems and safety interlocks
- Support day to day operations of HITL venues including configuration management
- Assemble and deliver test racks including servers data acquisition systems sensors actuators and thermal control
- Follow ESD low and high voltage vacuum and other safety protocols

- Experience in a Linux or Unix environment
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems
- Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
- 2 years experience with electronics test equipment

- Experience configuring deploying and testing software updates including the ability to identify issues and escalate to development as appropriate
- Experience working with hardware and software teams for setting up testing and troubleshooting prototype devices
- Experience scripting in modern programming languages
- 2 years of demonstrating safety standards experience
- Experience in process design and documentation
- Experience with vacuum systems and high pressure inert gases

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $73900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $165200/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.