Hardware Prototyping Program Specialist, Amazon Leo OISL

Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. Were looking for a talented Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer to join our Prototyping and Integration (PI) Team supporting development of highbandwidth optical intersatellite communication systems.

The PI-Team accelerates hardware development through rapid prototyping manufacturing and integration of novel Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and systems for the Optical
Intersatellite Link organization.

As a Hardware Prototyping Specialist you will serve as the operational backbone of our hardware prototyping operations driving end-to-end program execution across vendor management supply chain coordination inventory oversight SAP/ERP integration quality coordination and cross-functional program management. You will interface directly with engineering sourcing planning and operations teams to ensure hardware is available documented and delivered on schedule to support Leos satellite development program.

This role requires a proactive detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced research and development environment and is comfortable owning multiple functional domains simultaneously. The Hardware Prototyping Specialist is a critical force multiplier for our engineering organization enabling engineers to focus on design and development while operational coordination logistics and procurement activities are managed seamlessly.

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
Manage end-to-end Request workflow: intake triage review distribution and resolution tracking across all hardware prototyping activities
Own and maintain relationships with secondary Suppliers. Coordinate vendor sourcing purchase orders and to ensure hardware is delivered on time and within budget
Manage SAP/ERP transactions including shipments pack slips inventory adjustments and outbound work orders
Oversee inventory operations: maintain stock levels track consumables inventory manage bin organization and process replenishment orders
Coordinate with Leo Sourcing and Planning teams on supply chain timelines project tracking and hardware demand forecasting
Support quality inspection operations: prioritize work orders coordinate part flow through inspection processes and ensure proper documentation is uploaded and maintained
Manage complete Bill of Materials (BOM) tracking from release through clear-to-build status including coordination with Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering teams
Develop and distribute weekly stakeholder communications on build status blockers and projected completions
Proactively identify and remove blockers across any part of the hardware development pipeline to maintain program velocity


A day in the life
You will work across Mechanical Electrical Sourcing and Quality teams to manage hardware prototyping operations end-to-end from Request ticket intake and BOM tracking through execution and final parts delivery. This position requires strong operational execution skills and proficiency in SAP/ERP transactions inventory management and cross-functional program coordination within a fast-paced hardware development environment. The ideal candidate thrives under competing priorities proactively removes blockers and enables engineering teams to maintain program velocity. You will help scale operational processes to meet the demands of an accelerating satellite hardware program bridging the gap between prototype build execution and delivery readiness.

About the team
The OISL Hardware Prototyping team is responsible for the design build and delivery of optical inter-satellite link hardware supporting Leos satellite constellation. Our team operates at the intersection of development engineering and rigorous operational execution building hardware that directly enables Leos mission. We are a collaborative mission-driven team that values ownership operational excellence and moving fast to deliver results for the Leo program.


- 5 years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g. pivot tables & charts multiple criteria lookups nested logical/IF formulas data cleansing array formulas etc.)
- Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with supply chain coordination including scheduling purchase execution lead time management and material tracking

- 3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- 3 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- Experience coordinating cross-functional inputs meeting deadlines and effectively managing competing priorities
- Experience coordinating machine shop operations including work order management outsourcing and delivery tracking
- Knowledge of quality inspection workflows and documentation requirements for flight or safety-critical hardware

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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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 CA NORTHRIDGE - 74200.00 - 129800.00 USD annually