Manufacturing Engineer – Space Hardware, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

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.

A Manufacturing Engineer in this role will be supporting the technician team by resolving any obstacles and working with responsible engineers to disposition non-conformances. This individual will work closely with engineering teams in specifying and building or procuring tools and line equipment for Leo hardware builds. The successful candidate has some basic experience in supporting production of space hardware through development QTP (qualification test procedures) and flight hardware ATP (acceptance test procedures).

Key job responsibilities
Shift: Sunday-Wednesday 4:00PM - 2:30AM

- Write work instructions troubleshoot non-conformances and help execute critical satellite assembly build and test campaigns including hands-on work.
- Definition & implementation of Work Order and standard operating procedures
- Specify design and help procure various assembly equipment tools and systems to meet program development requirements takt time & cost optimization planning
- Review designs for manufacturability and sign off for design release
- Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Electrical) or related discipline or equivalent experience.
- 1 year experience with integrating testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
- 1 year experience with Computer Aided Design tools such as Solidworks or NX/Unigraphics

- Related experience from internships or college organizations- Technical writing experience including work instructions standard operating procedures and/or test plans.
- Experienced with various automated manufacturing processes including assembly and test methods at component level subsystem and system level.
- Experienced with handling and tracking systems for continuous material flow to manufacturing lines.
- Familiar with QTP/ATP functional testing and/or environmental testing such as thermal acoustic or vibe.
- Experience supporting both Development and Production programs
- Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean 5S Six Sigma etc.) a plus.
- Strong organizational analytical root cause analysis and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

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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 Kirkland - 96600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually