Processing Technician III Satellite Processing 2nd Shift, Project Kuiper

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 processing technician will work as part of a team for receiving the hardware from shipping systems processing satellites into the clean room perform electrical test validation and battery charging and other movements of the spacecraft through the work zone. The satellite operations consist of using with tools and equipment like overhead cranes and forklifts. The electrical test consists of operating a power supply system and requesting/reviewing data from the spacecraft. This individual with work collaboratively with their peers and lead engineers and other cross-functional organizations.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical fast-paced and collaborative setting; is able to follow technical work instructions; and support the team through processing operations.

This role is for 2nd shift but upon hiring/on-boarding the candidate will work 1st shift to train and onboard before transition to 2nd shift.


Key job responsibilities
Adhere to safety requirements standards and procedures in all work locations.
Launch operations consist of satellite processing receiving and testing of the Kuiper satellites using various ground systems in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment.
Verify satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry.
Assign daily tasks to team members and execute assigned work to meet production schedules.
Use precision calibrated tools torque wrenches multi-meters micrometers and calipers.
Track and be responsible for the calibrated tools and their calibration/maintenance cycles.
Perform overhead crane lift operations and use pallet jacks and forklifts for hardware movement.
Perform work according to engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
Check and inspect work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements.
Collaborate with engineers to develop and document activities including continuous improvement opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure an efficient safe and effective work environment.
Able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i.e. forklift crane electrical).
Mentor new and junior team members.
Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
Shift schedule is nominally 5 days/week 8 hours/day but may vary depending on production/launch schedules.
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 processing technician (L3T3) will meet with their team leads/supervisors to understand objectives for the day. They will be processing satellites with mechanical and electrical ground support equipment per work instructions provided by engineering. They will document completed work and report non-conformances to their leads and engineering as they occur. They will also support and execute disposition work to resolve non-conformances per direction from lead engineer/supervisor. Periodically they will perform maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements. Periodically they will perform maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements. They will be expected to cross train with all other launch operations work areas when available. The L3T3 is expected to support work surges and travel to other launch sites or Kuiper facilities.

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.

High school diploma GED or equivalent experience.
3 years of experience in spaceflight hardware testing and assembly.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
2 years of experience with forklifts cranes rigging and heavy equipment (including previous certifications).
A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) ESD sensitive hardware and in a clean room.
Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
Able to climb 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 & 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 check.

Experience as a team or task lead.
Experience working with electrically energized systems.
Experience in a fast-paced processing environment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior technicians.
Experience communicating shift handoffs.
Experience with propellant loading/fueling operations or handling COPV hardware.
Experience working at domestic foreign countries for launch operations.

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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.