Manufacturing Engineer, Project Kuiper OISL

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance processes for an exciting satellite project. This role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing methods for complex electro-mechanical products, ensuring efficient assembly and testing. Collaborating with various teams, you will tackle technical challenges and drive production scalability. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering reliable connectivity solutions worldwide. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to work on cutting-edge technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Workplace Accommodations

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with Space Flight Hardware Environmental Testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve production processes for assembly and testing.
• Resolve technical issues during production escalations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys FEA

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer, Project Kuiper OISL

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Role Overview

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, aiming to deliver fast, reliable internet worldwide. The system is designed to serve a broad range of customers, from individual households to organizations in areas lacking reliable connectivity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Optical Head Assembly (OHA) production development team. As a Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable Unit at Project Kuiper, you will be responsible for developing, introducing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes for a key spacecraft module, focusing on assembly, integration, and testing of electro-mechanical products. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, design teams, and other stakeholders to solve technical challenges and scale production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and improve production processes for assembly, integration, and testing.
2. Act as the primary technical interface for the Coarse Pointing Assembly sub-module, participating in design reviews and development activities.
3. Support operations by resolving technical issues during production escalations.
4. Lead capacity increase initiatives, including defining and implementing new capital equipment for production scaling.

Additional Details

Export Control Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to export control laws.

A typical day includes:

• Working on the shop floor to implement processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Performing data analysis and developing quality and capacity improvement strategies.
• Collaborating with teams on design and process changes.

Qualifications

Basic:

• 4+ years experience in mechanical engineering or related field
• Experience with Space Flight Hardware Environmental Testing (SMC-16 or similar)

Preferred:

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys FEA tools
• Experience designing complex mechanical products at volume

Additional Information

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. For workplace accommodations, visit this link. Salary range is $105,600 to $185,000 annually, depending on location and experience. Benefits include medical, financial, and other perks. Apply via Amazon’s career site.