Lab Engineer II, Amazon Leo Antenna Development

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a Lab Engineer II to support development and testing of state-of-the-art antenna hardware for a global satellite initiative. You will perform repairs, collect RF data, calibrate equipment, and help push design objectives.

You will train technicians, work with soldering and rework, and participate in thermal testing and high-speed data circuits. Export control requirements apply for U.S. citizenship or eligible status.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform phased array antenna repairs (using soldering equipment)
• Perform conformal coating repairs
• Collect RF/Antenna data and help process the data
• Assist with antenna chamber calibration
• Train other technicians in advanced repair techniques

Skills

Hardware development

Test lab experience

Aerospace electronics

Soldering

Tools

X-Ray inspection equipment

3D printing

Soldering equipment

Conformal coating tools

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

As a Lab Engineer II in the Antenna Development org. you will support development activities for state of the art communication hardware. You will assist in data collection, repairs, and circuit modifications. In addition, you will support maintenance and calibration of antenna lab equipment. You will use your electronics, programming, soldering, and rework skills to help engineers achieve design objectives. You will work on state of the art phased array antenna boards, switching power supplies, and high speed data circuits. You will also assist with thermal testing, RF testing, antenna testing and more.

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

• Perform phased array antenna repairs (using soldering equipment)
• Perform conformal coating repairs
• Collect RF/Antenna data and help process the data
• Assist with antenna chamber calibration
• Train other technicians in advanced repair techniques

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert level soldering capability
• Expert level conformal coating skills
• Experienced in making 3D printed parts
• Experienced in BGA repairs
• Experienced in X-Ray inspection of circuit boards
• Familiar with avionics/aerospace electronics requirements
• Experienced in assembling hardware

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Redmond - 99,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually