Avionics Lab Engineer – Space Hardware Prototyping

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA seeks an EE Avionics Dev engineer to build and validate early satellite subsystems. You will work in the Avionics Lab performing precise soldering, PCBA work, and testing.

The role requires collaboration with electrical engineers to turn design intent into functional hardware. You'll rework space-grade PCBs, follow strict ES D guidelines, and contribute to hardware bring-up, diagnostics, and environmental tests in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• 3+ years hands-on experience performing PCBA rework/modification/repair down to 0201 component size
• 3+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ESD sensitive hardware safety protocols
• Perform fine pitch component rework/modification/repair on space rated PCBA down to 0201
• Perform first article PCBA inspection and polymeric inspection
• Follow detailed work instruction and obtain clarity when difficult to determine engineering intent
• Interpret electrical schematics and data sheets
• Document work performed and report discrepancies using electronic issue tracking software
• Monitor work ticket Kanban and shift work priority when requested to align with program demand
• Support electronic hardware validation testing using engineering work instruction and common electronic test equipment
• Support failure analysis and root cause identification related requests
• Support hardware bring-up, hardware debug, electrical diagnostics, environmental test set-up, reliability testing, and space environment simulation testing
• Procure and maintain Avionics lab hand tools and consumable stock
• Maintain lab toolboxes and specialized Avionics lab equipment
• Support electronic test equipment asset tracking and calibration cycles.
• Maintain personal workspace and EE Avionics lab to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 standard

Skills

hardware development

test lab

space/aerospace

PCBA rework

electrical theory

automation equipment

Education

Degree or certificate in related field

Tools

Jira

Slack

MS Office

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA seeks an EE Avionics Dev engineer to build and validate early satellite subsystems. You will work in the Avionics Lab performing precise soldering, PCBA work, and testing.

The role requires collaboration with electrical engineers to turn design intent into functional hardware. You'll rework space-grade PCBs, follow strict ES D guidelines, and contribute to hardware bring-up, diagnostics, and environmental tests in a fast-paced