Spacecraft Hardware Development Specialist, 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.

This role is for a highly dynamic and motivated individual that will work on development hardware to meet the needs of Amazon Leo. We are looking for an individual who works well with engineering teams under minimal oversight to take hardware from concept to production. Youll partner directly with design engineers to iterate hardware quickly and qualify it for space following that hardware through the full arc of development initial prototyping development builds testing and rigorous qualification testing. Youll also help shape the lab spaces themselves adapting layout and equipment as designs change to keep labs clean well-organized and set up to serve their engineering customers. This will be an R&D focused position and the work covers the full range of hardware development lab support assembly troubleshooting testing equipment upkeep and documentation so expect the day-to-day to shift as project needs change.

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
- Able to work with minimal guidance and instruction
- Partner directly with design engineers to iterate hardware quickly optimize manufacturability and qualify hardware for space
- Support hardware through the full development arc initial prototyping development builds testing and rigorous qualification testing
- Mechanical and electrical assembly of various spacecraft mechanisms
- Troubleshoot hardware and test setup issues working through problems to root cause
- Engineer and adapt lab spaces and equipment to meet evolving customer needs keeping labs clean organized and functioning well for their intended purpose including tracking equipment calibrations
- Develop custom automation equipment to support test and build needs
- Maintain clear work documentation including build notes and test records
- Accurately estimate time required to complete tasks and meet deadlines as assigned
- Participate constructively and take ownership in the success of interdisciplinary projects
- Familiarity with aerospace/space quality standards for mechanical and electrical components

About the team
The Amazon Leo Development Operations (DevOps) team builds and maintains the labs and hardware infrastructure that let engineering teams design prototype and test satellite hardware quickly. We support projects from first prototype through qualification testing and our team members cross-train across assembly test and lab equipment so we can flex to wherever the work is needed. Priorities shift fast as designs evolve and youll often move between projects to keep pace with what engineering teams need next. We take pride in keeping our labs and equipment in excellent shape and we hold ourselves to a high standard because the hardware we build and test directly impacts what makes it to space.

- 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 be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- Associates degree or equivalent relevant experience in Electronics Mechanics -Product Design Manufacturing Technologies or other STEM discipline
- 4 years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Precision fabrication/Test environment
- 1 year experience working with precision mechanical and electrical fabrication/testing
- Must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights above 6 feet

- 6 years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Precision fabrication/Test environment
- Experience in a R&D/development/Test role highly desirable
- Experience supporting hardware qualification testing (vibration thermal vacuum shock etc.)
- Familiarity with basic machining operations (manual mill lathe etc.)
- Experience designing or building custom test fixtures and tooling
- Familiarity with hardware testing procedures and instrumentation setups (data acquisition strain gauges load cells etc.)
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings schematics and GD&T
- Experience organizing or maintaining a lab or shop space including equipment calibration tracking
- Exposure to production equipment and processes
- A&P certificate IPC 620 610 or J-STD

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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