Hardware Development Specialist – Harnessing, Amazon Leo DevOps

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.

Space-rated wire harnesses dont get a second chance once theyre integrated onto a satellite every splice crimp and routing decision has to be right the first time. Were looking for a Hardware Development Specialist who lives and breathes aerospace harnessing: someone who can look at a bundle a connector or a routing plan and immediately know whether it meets the standard. Youll be the harnessing authority inside our development lab the person engineering teams come to when a new build needs to get off the ground and the person our harnessing technicians come to when a build needs a second set of expert eyes.

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
Fabricate inspect and rework space/aerospace-grade wire harnesses and cable assemblies to standardized workmanship specifications
Serve as the primary lab point of contact for engineering teams standing up new harness builds reviewing drawings/ICDs flagging manufacturability issues and helping scope build approach before work starts
Perform quality checks and workmanship verification on harnessing work produced by lab technicians providing hands-on coaching and correction against workmanship standards
Support the full arc of harness development: prototyping development builds and test/qualification support
Maintain and troubleshoot harnessing-specific tooling (crimpers calibration status splice/solder equipment) and identify process or tooling gaps
Own harnessing material and lab stock wire connectors backshells splices heat shrink and consumables including recommending what stock the lab should carry
Maintain accurate inventory levels conduct regular stock audits and flag shortages or obsolete/expired material (e.g. shelf-life-limited adhesives or solder)
Contribute to and help refine harness build documentation work instructions build travelers inspection criteria
Operate within documented procedures and standards; escalate ambiguous or non-conforming conditions appropriately rather than making unilateral calls outside the standard


About the team
The Amazon Leo Development Operations (DevOps) team builds and maintains the labs and technical infrastructure that support hardware development across the program from early prototyping through qualification testing. Our harnessing capability is a critical part of that infrastructure: nearly every subsystem that moves through our labs depends on a harness built right the first time.
Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hands-on development environment and takes real pride in workmanship. Youll work side-by-side with engineering teams standing up new hardware and with lab technicians building it so clear communication and a coaching mindset matter as much as technical skill.


- Knowledge of tools and measurement devices (oscilloscope frequency analyzer or equivalent)
- Can lift up to 49 pounds stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- Experience fabricating inspecting and/or reworking wire harnesses or cable assemblies to a standardized workmanship specification such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 NASA-STD-8739.4 MIL-W-5088 or T.O. 1-1A-14 (or service equivalent)
- Experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams ICDs and harness drawings
- Experience with hand tools and equipment used in harness fabrication (crimpers strippers splice/solder equipment)
- Associates degree in Electronics Manufacturing Technology or a related technical field or equivalent experience

- Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum) certification
- Experience supporting satellite spacecraft or other space-flight hardware programs
- Experience conducting quality inspections or workmanship audits against IPC/J-STD/NASA/military wiring standards
- Experience managing lab or shop material inventory including stock audits and shelf-life-limited consumables
- Experience mentoring or training technicians on harnessing techniques and workmanship standards
- Familiarity with data acquisition instrumentation or test support in a development lab environment

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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 - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly