Senior PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities
As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer you will be responsible for deployment qualification continuous improvement of test systems processes and procedures at CM (Contract Manufacturing) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Leos internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures training CM personnel and providing ongoing support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of a test failure.

Key job responsibilities

Develop test strategies implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturing sites including identification specification design and qualification of test fixtures test equipment and maintenance programs.
Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems software fixtures and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations PCBA process and test system improvement.
Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage fault isolation capability PCBA failure trends and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.

Export Control Requirements: 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.



A day in the life
Come solve the difficult and rewarding engineering challenges in developing a highly reliable power efficient high performance low-cost satellite system. As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer you have the ability to dive deep on the details to identify understand and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system level approach to prioritize issues for the whole program. You thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office on the factory floor at manufacturing partners and in the lab to execute the Amazon Leo mission.

About the team
The PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineering team delivers and deploys test systems for all Leo satellite PCBAs. This is an inclusive inter-disciplinary team that is committed to performance quality & reliability. Your breadth of exposure will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups helping to guide the test systems from design to production and operation.

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- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures

- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/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.