Prop Load Technician 1st Shift, Project Kuiper
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Job Location:
Merritt Island, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 71760 - 76960
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
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 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
Primarily first-shift but shift schedule may vary on occasion to meet production/processing/launch schedules
Successfully process Kuiper satellites through Propellant Loading preps fill and securing according to technical work instructions
Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
Rigging and critical lifts of bulky sensitive flight hardware
Able to obtain and maintain licenses operator permits and/or certifications as required
Use precision calibrated tools torque wrenches multimeters optical inspection devices micrometers and calipers
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Perform work according to procedures specifications and test instructions
Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities including continuous improvement opportunities
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient safe and effective work environment
Must be willing and able to perform extended travel either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
A day in the life
Upon arrival to the PPF the Prop Load Technician will meet with the SAT Zone engineer(s) and technician lead(s) to understand the plan and assignments for the day.
The technician will be assigned tasks based on their skills optimal process flow/timing and processing/launch manifest needs. As a Level 3 (senior) technician you will be expected to be able to independently perform work and train others on the Prop Load Teams tasks.
Valuable skills and experience for this role include a variety of aerospace operational disciplines including mechanical assembly propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations) pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework and rigging/crane/forklift operations
In short you will be responsible for some of the most critical tasks to process and integrate each Kuiper satellite for launch ensuring high quality workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis.
About the team
The Propellant Loading Team is part of the Satellite Processing Zone at Project Kuipers Payload Processing Facilities. The SAT Zone is responsible for receiving each satellite from the factory in WA testing processing and readying them for dispenser integration stacking and launch.
The Prop Load teams mission is to safely consistently and efficiently load Krypton propellant on all 3236 satellites that will be launched to populate the Project Kuiper constellation.
The team is based at the Comet PPF in Kennedy Space Center and travels to support propulsion operations at other PPFs as the launch manifest requires.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in the aerospace/launch industry automotive industry medical device industry aviation military or other high-reliability operating environment
- A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Able to use precision measurement assembly and test/troubleshooting tools (calipers torque wrenches leak detectors multimeters etc)
- Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly 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
- Able and willing to comply with the Government of French Guiana which mandates that travelers receive vaccinations
- Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
- Experience driving box trucks up to 26 in length and operating a forklift (or similar type of powered lifting equipment)
- 2 years in mechanical propulsion pneumatic and/or electrical assembly and test with spacecraft/launch vehicle(s)
- Senior technician experience in a fast-paced high-precision aerospace processing environment
- Experience with cleanroom environments working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive flight hardware
- Ability and willingness to rapidly adapt role and responsibilities to facilitate fast-paced high-quality satellite processing
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 $71760/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76960/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 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
Primarily first-shift but shift schedule may vary on occasion to meet production/processing/launch schedules
Successfully process Kuiper satellites through Propellant Loading preps fill and securing according to technical work instructions
Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
Rigging and critical lifts of bulky sensitive flight hardware
Able to obtain and maintain licenses operator permits and/or certifications as required
Use precision calibrated tools torque wrenches multimeters optical inspection devices micrometers and calipers
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Perform work according to procedures specifications and test instructions
Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities including continuous improvement opportunities
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient safe and effective work environment
Must be willing and able to perform extended travel either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
A day in the life
Upon arrival to the PPF the Prop Load Technician will meet with the SAT Zone engineer(s) and technician lead(s) to understand the plan and assignments for the day.
The technician will be assigned tasks based on their skills optimal process flow/timing and processing/launch manifest needs. As a Level 3 (senior) technician you will be expected to be able to independently perform work and train others on the Prop Load Teams tasks.
Valuable skills and experience for this role include a variety of aerospace operational disciplines including mechanical assembly propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations) pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework and rigging/crane/forklift operations
In short you will be responsible for some of the most critical tasks to process and integrate each Kuiper satellite for launch ensuring high quality workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis.
About the team
The Propellant Loading Team is part of the Satellite Processing Zone at Project Kuipers Payload Processing Facilities. The SAT Zone is responsible for receiving each satellite from the factory in WA testing processing and readying them for dispenser integration stacking and launch.
The Prop Load teams mission is to safely consistently and efficiently load Krypton propellant on all 3236 satellites that will be launched to populate the Project Kuiper constellation.
The team is based at the Comet PPF in Kennedy Space Center and travels to support propulsion operations at other PPFs as the launch manifest requires.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in the aerospace/launch industry automotive industry medical device industry aviation military or other high-reliability operating environment
- A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Able to use precision measurement assembly and test/troubleshooting tools (calipers torque wrenches leak detectors multimeters etc)
- Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly 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
- Able and willing to comply with the Government of French Guiana which mandates that travelers receive vaccinations
- Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
- Experience driving box trucks up to 26 in length and operating a forklift (or similar type of powered lifting equipment)
- 2 years in mechanical propulsion pneumatic and/or electrical assembly and test with spacecraft/launch vehicle(s)
- Senior technician experience in a fast-paced high-precision aerospace processing environment
- Experience with cleanroom environments working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive flight hardware
- Ability and willingness to rapidly adapt role and responsibilities to facilitate fast-paced high-quality satellite processing
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 $71760/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76960/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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting
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