Test Development Engineer, Mechanical Dev Test & Integration

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.

We are looking for a Test Development Engineer to design and implement test infrastructure for mechanical systems in support of satellite hardware development. This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and reliability.

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
Design analyze develop and implement test equipment and infrastructure used in satellite flight hardware development and qualification.
Author refine and implement validation verification acceptance and qualification test procedures.
Develop test data acquisition and control automation.
Participate in design reviews and risk assessments to contribute to the continuous improvement of satellite hardware performance and reliability.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design manufacturing systems reliability and quality engineers to gather information share findings and develop solutions.

A day in the life
As a Amazon Leo Test Development Engineer you will own the design and implementation of automated test equipment used to validate satellite hardware designs from initial prototypes through functional testing and into pilot production. You will work with design and manufacturing teams to specify test equipment requirements design test fixtures develop test plans and execute test campaigns to support development and production test initiatives. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment.

About the team
This team is organized within the satellite mechanical design team to accelerate the design iteration process and ensure on-time delivery of the most stable and successful product possible. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly and you will often take on new and exciting responsibilities as required to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to complex problems and novel technical challenges that push you to develop new skills. Youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost.

- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics or equivalent
- Experience in hardware design and validation of components subsystems and systems
- Experience with test plan development building the necessary test bench infrastructure developing tests and verifying the design

- Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB Python or Pearl
- Knowledge of industry standard CAD & FEA design tools industry trends and design for manufacturability
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience communicating with users other technical teams and management to collect requirements describe software product features and technical designs
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities

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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 - 96600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually