Manufacturing Engineer - Space Hardware, Amazon Leo

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 96,600 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit. This role, Manufacturing Engineer, supports the technician team by resolving obstacles and working with engineers to disposition non-conformances in Leo hardware builds.

You will specify and build or procure tools and line equipment, review designs for manufacturability, and be prepared to work off-shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Electrical) or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year experience with integrating, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
• 1+ year experience with Computer Aided Design tools such as Solidworks or NX/Unigraphics

Responsibilities

• Write work instructions, troubleshoot non-conformances and help execute critical satellite assembly build and test campaigns, including hands-on work.
• Definition & implementation of Work Order and standard operating procedures
• Specify, design and help procure various assembly equipment, tools and systems to meet program development requirements takt time & cost optimization planning
• Review designs for manufacturability and sign off for design release
• Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Electrical) or related discipline

Tools

Solidworks

NX/Unigraphics

Job description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

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.

A Manufacturing Engineer in this role will be supporting the technician team by resolving any obstacles and working with responsible engineers to disposition non-conformances. This individual will work closely with engineering teams in specifying and building or procuring tools and line equipment for Leo hardware builds. The successful candidate has some basic experience in supporting production of space hardware through development, QTP (qualification test procedures), and flight hardware ATP (acceptance test procedures).

Key job responsibilities

Shift: Sunday-Wednesday 4:00PM - 2:30AM

• Write work instructions, troubleshoot non-conformances and help execute critical satellite assembly build and test campaigns, including hands-on work.
• Definition & implementation of Work Order and standard operating procedures
• Specify, design and help procure various assembly equipment, tools and systems to meet program development requirements takt time & cost optimization planning
• Review designs for manufacturability and sign off for design release
• Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Electrical) or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year experience with integrating, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
• 1+ year experience with Computer Aided Design tools such as Solidworks or NX/Unigraphics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience from internships or college organizations- Technical writing experience, including work instructions, standard operating procedures and/or test plans.
• Experienced with various automated manufacturing processes, including assembly and test methods at component level, subsystem, and system level.
• Experienced with handling and tracking systems for continuous material flow to manufacturing lines.
• Familiar with QTP/ATP, functional testing, and/or environmental testing such as thermal, acoustic, or vibe.
• Experience supporting both Development and Production programs
• Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.) a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, root cause analysis and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

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

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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, Kirkland - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually