Leo 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 individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
The Production Operations team is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in execution of complex Test Development and Data Processing needs to support mechanical electrical and optical hardware builds. This role requires hands-on expertise in both mechanical and electrical domains enabling the seamless execution of hardware automation instrumentation and post-processing.
This position requires strong conceptual development and the proficient use and implementation of various testing and automation processes within a production environment.
Key job responsibilities
As an Industrial Engineer you will be embedded within our design and development teams working closely with engineers technicians and test engineers to accelerate LRU hardware development.
- Lead a variety of tasks including: discrete event simulations data processing and operational support.
- Work closely with Mechanical Manufacturing and Engineering teams to develop functional prototype hardware of complex electro/mechanical systems.
- Drive technical innovation and exhibit consistent high-level of quality and speed.
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.
A day in the life
About the team
The Production Operations team accelerates scheduling development via manufacturing and integration of new-to-world products.
We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
- Bachelors degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- 5 years of industrial engineer operations engineer manufacturing engineer or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals
- Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB Python or Pearl
- Masters degree in engineering or equivalent
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- 3 years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience
- Experience in creating products and services with hardware and software integrated
- Experience working in a fast-paced team environment
- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
- Experience with integrated aerospace/avionics assemblies
- Familiarity with vacuum systems high-voltage testing and environmental testing (thermal vibration EMI).
- Experience with creating Design of Experiments
- Familiarity with sensors transducers and data acquisition
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Kirkland - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually