Lab Engineer, ALG Integrated Systems Solutions

Project LEO is a initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed low latency internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging advance satellite technology we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.

Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. ALG collaborates closely with LEO Project to leverage the constellation of advance satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The ALG Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented
individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.
The Lab Engineer will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design integrate and test innovative space-based and terrestrial systems and subsystems. The Lab Engineer will work closely with colleagues throughout ALG inter-disciplinary teams and collaborate with key partners and suppliers in order to ensure our system exceeds customer expectations. The Lab Engineer must be responsive flexible innovative and able to succeed within a collaborative fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As a member of the ALG Engineering Integrated Systems Solutions organization the Lab Engineer will be responsible for the quality reliability cost manufacturability throughput and security of ALG product deliverables. The Lab Engineer accomplishes this by effectively managing research & development (R&D) engineering labs identifying process improvements to improve build and test efficiency and working closely with multiple engineering teams on early hardware & software development efforts setting the stage for low-rate production manufacturing and factory acceptance test processes. The candidate will have the capability to build and assemble production hardware develop mechanical tooling integrate and validate electronic test systems develop manufacturing and test procedures and modify automation test software for various products including but not limited to opto-electrical subsystems opto-mechanical electro-mechanical subsystems and RF systems. This candidate will also be responsible for the maintenance and operation of environmental test systems including but not limited to thermal vacuum/thermal cycle test chambers dynamics/vibration test systems and accelerate life test systems. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced start-up like environment and are able to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
The successful applicant will be involved with many aspects of the installation testing and maintenance of satellite ground station antennas in outdoor datacenter and lab settings. This will involve mechanical electrical RF optical and copper cable and harness/metal fabrication equipment logistics.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on large-scale programs with a diverse set of talented individuals as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies).


Key job responsibilities
* **Assembly & Integration:** Build document and integrate complex opto-mechanical opto-electrical and electro-mechanical satellite assemblies subsystems and final space vehicles.
* **Lab Management & Operations:** Oversee R&D lab spaces inventory consumables asset tracking and facilities. Drive strict safety protocols for cleanrooms ESD-sensitive hardware and FOD control.
* **Equipment & Infrastructure:** Manage requirements preventative maintenance calibrations and upgrades for test equipment tooling DAQ systems and environmental chambers.
* **Logistics & Material Handling:** Coordinate receiving and delivery logistics including heavy rigging forklifts and gantry/bridge crane operations.
* **Ground Systems & Antennas:** Configure operate troubleshoot and maintain satellite ground station antennas gateway communication systems and ground hardware.
* **Process Improvement & Planning:** Identify and document critical process mechanisms to improve lab safety manufacturing efficiency and build quality.
* **Project & Vendor Management:** Conduct project planning cost analysis and vendor evaluations. Coordinate subcontractor scheduling facility infrastructure projects and maintain rigorous documentation for job status and material flow.

- 3 years of consumer electronics lab environments experience
- 2 years of software QA testing work with writing the test plans use cases and issue reports experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Experience in software QA testing including writing test plans use cases and issue reports
- Experience in a consumer electronics lab environment
- Experience in a Linux or Unix environment
- Experience working on a consumer hardware or software product

- Experience configuring deploying and testing software updates including the ability to identify issues and escalate to development as appropriate
- Experience running user trials beta field testing or collecting customer feedback
- Experience working with hardware and software teams for setting up testing and troubleshooting prototype devices

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 - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly