Lead R&D Maintenance Technician, Development Lab Operations

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.

As an R&D Maintenance Technician on the Leo DevOps Equipment Team youll perform corrective and preventive maintenance on mission-critical R&D test equipment including thermal vacuum chambers environmental test systems and specialized aerospace testing platforms that are foundational to Leo satellite development programs.
Working semi-autonomously with minimal oversight youll install and commission functional test equipment and execute full life cycle maintenance on mechanical electrical and control systems. Youll troubleshoot moderate to high-complexity technical issues evaluate equipment deficiencies complete risk assessments and drive corrective actions that sustain maximum uptime and performance.
As a senior technician on the team youll serve as a technical leader and force multiplier setting the standard for safety and workmanship mentoring and upskilling junior technicians and acting as a trusted point of contact for vendors partner teams and site leadership. Youll anticipate infrastructure needs coordinate change management activities and translate frontline insight into process improvements that raise the capability of the entire team. This role is a key contributor to the operational readiness of test infrastructure supporting current and next-generation satellite development efforts and to building a maintenance organization that scales with the program.

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
Independently execute preventive and corrective maintenance on specialized R&D equipment
Commission and operate test equipment with little to no oversight
Perform functional checks moderate to advanced troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis on specialty development test equipment
Identify procure and maintain an inventory of single point failure critical spare parts
Work in challenging environments timelines and circumstances while solving electro-mechanical problems
Troubleshoot moderate to advanced complexity mechanical and electrical issues without established procedures job plans and safety documents
Have an advanced understanding of liquid/gaseous nitrogen systems chilled water systems and high-pressure systems plus their applications inside the facility
Identify electrical and other utility requirements dictated by equipment manufacturer
Operate critical infrastructure independently efficiently and safely


- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook Word and Excel
- Experience interpreting technical drawings diagrams and flow charts
- Knowledge of basic computer business applications such as MS Word MS Excel and MS Outlook
- 3 years electrical mechanical and/or HVAC experience in critical infrastructure or technical school certification equivalent and 1 years of equivalent experience
- Applied competency with hand diagnostic and precision measuring tools
- High attention to detail while maintaining high quality standards
- Working knowledge of mechanical electrical and control systems

- Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
- 1 years experience in detailed operations or maintenance of vacuum chamber thermal chamber or vibration table equipment
- 4 years of electrical or mechanical experience in an aerospace development lab
- Demonstrated experience mentoring training or leading technicians or serving as a technical lead or point of contact on a maintenance team

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 - 96000.00 - 166300.00 USD annually