Equipment Engineer, Amazon Leo

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.

As the Equipment Engineer for an Equipment Group at Amazon Leo you will be directly responsible for the technical activities in driving improved equipment uptime availability and capability improvement for equipment that supports manufacturing our next generation spacecraft. Youll be responsible for the full equipment lifecycle for key integration and test equipment from requirements specification design concept sourcing integration qualification pilot operation long term OEE improvement projects and ultimately end-of-life services associated with the equipment you support. You will leverage your expertise in electro-optical systems development & maintenance to ensure smooth integration & high system availability. Youll use data & analysis to produce preventative maintenance programs troubleshoot protocols critical spares plans etc. Youll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation of additional equipment as required.

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.

Key job responsibilities
Develop system requirements and partner with development groups to drive detail design of new equipment
Participate in sourcing plans for complex equipment (COTS & custom)
Lead equipment integration & site acceptance testing
Develop troubleshooting preventative maintenance and spares plans for equipment
Support 2nd line escalation of critical equipment downtime
Specify & develop facilities interface requirements (power network space LN2/GN2 PCW)
Train & support equipment technicians responsible for routine maintenance troubleshoot etc.


- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience reading & developing rack elevation diagrams wiring diagrams GD&T etc.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Experience developing equipment maintenance protocols including Preventative Maintenance activities Troubleshooting Runbooks Spare Equipment Plans etc.
- Experience with Fiber Optic Assemblies Optical Test Systems and Optical Metrology Equipment

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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.