Hardware Development Engineer Payload Processing Technologies, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

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 Hardware Development Engineer will be responsible for the design build commissioning and support of payload processing technology used throughout the payload processing facility. Examples include cable harnessing test/instrumentation racks outdoor equipment enclosures informational displays and equipment monitoring systems. This individual will work closely with space/launch vehicle design teams quality teams vendors and launch processing teams to ensure on-time delivery and successful operation of payload processing equipment.

Key job responsibilities
Participate in a matrixed team of engineers to support multiple processing facilities and launch sites
Specify and procure various test and support equipment and systems to meet program development calibration and maintenance requirements
Automate test and data collection processes utilizing Python or other programming languages
Definition and implementation of Work Order and automated documentation processes
Anomaly resolution and corrective action implementation
Typically 1st shift however shift schedule will vary depending on production/launch operation schedules
Rotating on-call support for second and third shift operations
Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually either domestically or internationally as business needs demand
Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks


A day in the life
The Hardware Development Engineer will spend significant amounts of time collaborating with engineering quality and manufacturing teams in support of satellite processing test and charging operations in the payload processing facility and at various launch sites. They will be responsible for test rack support equipment development maintenance/upgrade of existing equipment automation and process monitoring. They will implement engineering best practices in a safe and repeatable manner implementing efficiency improvements and reducing non-conformances.

We are a fast-paced data-driven team and work with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards and constantly look for ways to improve the products performance quality and cost. We are excited about the technical challenges which motivates us rather than discourages us.

We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

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.

- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- 5 years of experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment development test and daily usage
- 1 years of experience with electrical harness development fabrication and test
- 1 years of experience automating testing with Python or other programming languages
- 1 years of experience with instrumentation systems (vibration temperature humidity etc)
- Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly and test operations
- Able to climb and down ladders work in tight spaces bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position.
- Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport and Must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Experience working with networking fundamentals or Internet protocols such as TCP/IP UDP SSL DNS HTTP/S or equivalent
- Experience with scripting (e.g. Python PowerShell)
- Experience with network equipment installation and configuration
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
- Experience with automated cable testing
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 National Electric Code
- Highly familiar with QTP/ATP and production test methods and automated data acquisition and collection
- 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.

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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.