Avionics Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo Satellite AvionicsSub
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths most customer centric company and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design and wireless systems.
The Role:
The Sr Avionics Lab Engineer role will be part of the electrical engineering hardware development team designing Amazon Leos satellite electronic sub-systems. Successful candidates will have prior work experience in the space/aerospace industry working hands-on with early electronic designs prototypes and test fixtures. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that havent been solved at scale before. Along the way we guarantee that you will learn a lot have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
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
The EE Avionics Dev team key job responsibilities are as follows:
- Adhere to ESD sensitive hardware safety protocols.
- Perform fine pitch component rework/modification/repair on complex printed circuit boards (PCBA).
- Perform first article PCBA inspection and polymeric inspection.
- Follow detailed work instruction and obtain clarity when difficult to determine engineering intent.
- Interpret schematics and data sheets.
- Document work performed and report discrepancies through proper channels.
- Monitor work ticket Kanban and shift work priority when requested to align with program demand.
- Support electronic hardware validation testing using engineering work instruction and common electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes power supplies function generators etc.)
- Support failure analysis and root cause identification related requests.
- Support hardware bring-up hardware debug electrical diagnostics environmental test set-up reliability testing and space environment simulation testing.
- Procure and maintain lab consumable stock.
- Maintain lab toolboxes and specialized lab equipment.
- Maintain personal workspace and EE Avionics lab to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 standard.
A day in the life
The EE Avionics Dev team supports Amazon Leos Electrical Engineering department. The team works closely with electrical engineers designing and testing early satellite subsystem prototypes and test hardware. Each team members is provided a personal desk located in the Avionics Lab kitted with precision soldering and microscope equipment. Work is received through an electronic issue tracking program. Often work is emergent/unplanned with a high degree of ambiguity. This requires direct interaction with engineers to deliver working satellite prototypes. Team work hours align with engineering working hours and adjusts to meet program demand when required.
About the team
The EE Avionics Dev team is based out of Redmond Washington. Each team member maintains multiple IPC certifications and receives technical training in order to operate and maintain precision automated equipment. The EE Avionics Dev team holds to a high quality bar and routinely delivers error free workmanship to internal customers. The teams technical skill and lab capabilities are essential to providing engineers with a quick-turn service to unblock critical test gating design release to Amazon Leo production.
- 5 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- 5 years of electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment experience
- 5 years hands-on experience performing PCBA rework/modification/repair down to 0402 component size
- Lift carry or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds twice a month.
- Experience in new hardware product development
- Degree or certificate in related field
- Certification in IPC-J-STD IPC-7711/7721 IPC-620 and IPC-610
- A&P license
- Experience in development of space-based systems
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
- Proven track record of delivering results on time
- Electrical safety training
- Ability to use common electronics test equipment and precision hand tools.
- Experience using software system databases communication services (i.e. Jira Slack) and Microsoft office suite
- Experience sourcing lab supplies and components
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths most customer centric company and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design and wireless systems.
The Role:
The Sr Avionics Lab Engineer role will be part of the electrical engineering hardware development team designing Amazon Leos satellite electronic sub-systems. Successful candidates will have prior work experience in the space/aerospace industry working hands-on with early electronic designs prototypes and test fixtures. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that havent been solved at scale before. Along the way we guarantee that you will learn a lot have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
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
The EE Avionics Dev team key job responsibilities are as follows:
- Adhere to ESD sensitive hardware safety protocols.
- Perform fine pitch component rework/modification/repair on complex printed circuit boards (PCBA).
- Perform first article PCBA inspection and polymeric inspection.
- Follow detailed work instruction and obtain clarity when difficult to determine engineering intent.
- Interpret schematics and data sheets.
- Document work performed and report discrepancies through proper channels.
- Monitor work ticket Kanban and shift work priority when requested to align with program demand.
- Support electronic hardware validation testing using engineering work instruction and common electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes power supplies function generators etc.)
- Support failure analysis and root cause identification related requests.
- Support hardware bring-up hardware debug electrical diagnostics environmental test set-up reliability testing and space environment simulation testing.
- Procure and maintain lab consumable stock.
- Maintain lab toolboxes and specialized lab equipment.
- Maintain personal workspace and EE Avionics lab to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 standard.
A day in the life
The EE Avionics Dev team supports Amazon Leos Electrical Engineering department. The team works closely with electrical engineers designing and testing early satellite subsystem prototypes and test hardware. Each team members is provided a personal desk located in the Avionics Lab kitted with precision soldering and microscope equipment. Work is received through an electronic issue tracking program. Often work is emergent/unplanned with a high degree of ambiguity. This requires direct interaction with engineers to deliver working satellite prototypes. Team work hours align with engineering working hours and adjusts to meet program demand when required.
About the team
The EE Avionics Dev team is based out of Redmond Washington. Each team member maintains multiple IPC certifications and receives technical training in order to operate and maintain precision automated equipment. The EE Avionics Dev team holds to a high quality bar and routinely delivers error free workmanship to internal customers. The teams technical skill and lab capabilities are essential to providing engineers with a quick-turn service to unblock critical test gating design release to Amazon Leo production.
- 5 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- 5 years of electrical theory robotics controls components and automated equipment experience
- 5 years hands-on experience performing PCBA rework/modification/repair down to 0402 component size
- Lift carry or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds twice a month.
- Experience in new hardware product development
- Degree or certificate in related field
- Certification in IPC-J-STD IPC-7711/7721 IPC-620 and IPC-610
- A&P license
- Experience in development of space-based systems
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
- Proven track record of delivering results on time
- Electrical safety training
- Ability to use common electronics test equipment and precision hand tools.
- Experience using software system databases communication services (i.e. Jira Slack) and Microsoft office suite
- Experience sourcing lab supplies and components
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 - 99400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
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