Lab Engineer II, Amazon Leo Antenna Lab

Amazon; Redmond; In loco; AUD 142.000 - 229.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Lab Support Engineer to lead the phased array delivery team in building, testing, and deploying antenna panels for customers. You will oversee assembly, testing, storage, and coordination across multiple internal teams to ensure smooth operations and high reliability.

You will manage lab resources, drive process improvements, and provide excellent customer service while coordinating with partner teams and occasionally traveling

Competenze

• 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience.
• Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc).
• Experience managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Mansioni

• Lead a team of technicians in the assembly of phased array antenna panels (create and maintain SOPs for assembly and testing of the panels).
• Ensure phased array panel quality and collaborate with engineers on continuous improvements.
• Ensure lab and test infrastructure readiness.
• Improve test efficiency (in collaboration with engineering teams).
• Work with partner teams to develop and maintain scalable processes and resolve test failures.
• Improve operational efficiency of the team.
• Work with customers to identify and eliminate any pain points.
• Domestic travel as needed to work with partner teams (approx. 5% per year).

Conoscenze

Hardware development

Test lab

Space/aerospace

Electronics test equipment

Lab resources management

Formazione

Electrical Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Vector network analyzers

Python

Antenna testing equipment

RF test equipment

AWS

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of LEO satellites that will provide broadband connectivity to underserved communities around the world. We are developing a satellite-to-mobile network to deliver ubiquitous cellular connectivity through the Kuiper constellation, partnering with mobile network operators globally to provide direct-to-cell service and extend coverage to billions of existing cellular devices.

Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of LEO satellites that will provide broadband connectivity to underserved communities around the world. We are developing a satellite-to-mobile network to deliver ubiquitous cellular connectivity through the Kuiper constellation, partnering with mobile network operators globally to provide direct-to-cell service and extend coverage to billions of existing cellular devices.

About The Role

As a Lab Support Engineer in the Phased Array Delivery Team you lead the process of building, testing, and deploying phased array antenna panels to customers within the development organization. You will lead a small team that assembles array sectors into full array panels, test the panels for proper operation, and then distributes them to customers. You will also coordinate storage and processing of the required components. You will communicate with various internal teams to ensure a smooth operation. This role drives technical infrastructure, laboratory readiness, operational processes, and technical resources across multiple teams to enable efficient execution of hardware integration and verification activities. Excellent customer service skills are required.

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

• Lead a team of technicians in the assembly of phased array antenna panels (create and maintain SOPs for assembly and testing of the panels)
• Ensure phased array panel quality and collaborate with engineers on continuous improvements
• Ensure lab and test infrastructure readiness
• Improve test efficiency (in collaboration with engineering teams)
• Work with partner teams to develop and maintain scalable processes and resolve test failures
• Improve operational efficiency of the team
• Work with customers to identify and eliminate any pain points
• Domestic travel as needed to work with partner teams (approx. 5% per year)

About The Team

The Amazon LEO phased antenna array delivery team provides the organization with the phased array antennas needed for development. The team plays a critical role in enabling other teams to evaluate and improve the performance of their systems.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc)
• Experience managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vector network analyzers
• Experience with using Python for data acquisition and visualization
• Experience with phased array antenna testing: OTA measurements, beam pattern characterization, active antenna system validation, near field test chambers
• Experience with RF test parameters such as EVM, ACLR, sensitivity, dynamic range, and noise figure
• Strong understanding of RF theory, antenna KPIs, and link budgets
• Experience with troubleshooting wireless devices down to the component level
• Experience with database design for measurement data storage
• Experienced in using Amazon AWS
• Strong skills in debugging and process optimization; exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguous technical or operational problems, establish ownership, and drive cross functional solutions with limited direction

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

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

Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10565980