Equipment Engineer, Amazon LEO

Leo is an innovative program aiming to provide low-latency high-speed internet to underserved populations across the globe through the deployment of a constellation of over 3000 satellites to Low Earth Orbit and were looking for a talent Equipment Engineer to join our Satellite Hardware Manufacturing Team

As the Equipment Engineer for an Equipment Group at Project Kuiper you will be directly responsible for the technical activities in driving improved equipment uptime availability and capability improvement for equipment that supports manufacturing our next generation spacecraft. Youll be responsible for the full equipment lifecycle for key integration and test equipment from requirements specification design concept sourcing integration qualification pilot operation long term OEE improvement projects and ultimately end-of-life services associated with the equipment you support. You will leverage your expertise in electro-optical systems development & maintenance to ensure smooth integration & high system availability. Youll use data & analysis to produce preventative maintenance programs troubleshoot protocols critical spares plans etc. Youll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation of additional equipment as required.


Key job responsibilities
Develop system requirements and partner with development groups to drive detail design of new equipment
Participate in sourcing plans for complex equipment (COTS & custom)
Lead equipment integration & site acceptance testing
Develop troubleshooting preventative maintenance and spares plans for equipment
Support 2nd line escalation of critical equipment downtime
Specify & develop facilities interface requirements (power network space LN2/GN2 PCW)
Train & support equipment technicians responsible for routine maintenance troubleshoot etc.


- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience reading & developing rack elevation diagrams wiring diagrams GD&T etc.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Experience developing equipment maintenance protocols including Preventative Maintenance activities Troubleshooting Runbooks Spare Equipment Plans etc.
- Experience with Fiber Optic Assemblies Optical Test Systems and Optical Metrology Equipment

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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 - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually