Tooling Build Technician Lead, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

One of the most ambitious missions that Kuiper has undertaken to date the Kuiper satellite constellation is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Kuiper satellites.

The success of Kuiper depends on the quality reliability cost manufacturability throughput and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.



Key job responsibilities
- Precision assembly of custom tooling and equipment
- Modification and repair of custom tooling
- Delegate project tasks
- Ownership of project execution
- Track and report project status to stakeholders
- Coaching and mentoring team members
- Receiving tracking and kitting project build materials
- Ensuring work spaces remain organized and stocked
- Identify and communicate potential build process improvements

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.

About the team
KTO (Kuiper Tooling Ops) provides on site expert technical support focused in the fields of Control Systems Builds Welding Machining Metal Fabrication Laser Tracking Precision Assembly and DFM.

- High school or equivalent diploma
- 4 years professional experience with complex precision assembly
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks) and able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation.

- 1 years of team leadership experience
- Experience with common shop metrology equipment ( calipers micrometers dial indicators etc) and able to reliably measure to <.005
- Professional experience with metalworking equipment IE drill press bandsaw etc
- Ability to navigate and understand CAD models engineering drawings/documents
- Experience working with ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams and adjust to rapidly changing priorities with aggressive deadlines.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $70900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $117000/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.