Propulsion Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo Propulsion

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places 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 Propulsion Lab Engineer will work within the Amazon Leo Propulsion Design team in the development operation and optimization of electric propulsion Test infrastructure. This person will support the development of development Test capabilities for a variety of different propulsion subsystems including feed systems thrusters cathodes printed circuit board assemblies tanks and the integrated propulsion system.

They will support development Test infrastructure development and execution processes needed to support technology development and improvements to support production stakeholders. They will develop and own test processes which impact the development Test workflows and diagnose and solve Test issues in order to ensure development Tests proceed efficiently. They will work with responsible engineers to develop test hardware and software improvements.

Key job responsibilities
Define standard operating procedures for development test equipment changes and maintenance processes

Assist in the build and development of test hardware such as ground support equipment test venue infrastructure as well as test fixturing and harnessing.

Train operators in the execution of developed processes in cases where development test processes or improvements are transferrable to production tests.

Work with Design and Manufacturing engineers to diagnose and solve issues and improve test capabilities and stability

Build development test venues.

- 2 years of hardware design and validation of components subsystems and systems experience
- Bachelors degree or above in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics or equivalent or Bachelors degree or equivalent and 1 years of professional or military experience

- Experience using modeling project management CAD and software programming tools
- Experience in hardware design

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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 REDMOND - 39.00 - 69.00 USD hourly