OISL Assembly Technician, OISL

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking skilled technicians for full‑scale production of Kuiper satellites. You will assemble and test LRUs and complex assemblies, following strict procedures to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and on‑time delivery in a fast‑paced environment. Your background includes 1+ years in a manufacturing setting and experience reading engineering drawings, using hand tools, and maintaining calibration of lab equipment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment or trade school certification.
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Assemble and test LRUs, electrical‑mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other aerospace builds with attention to detail.
• Participate in process improvements and maintain floor stock inventory.
• Execute and prioritize work to meet deliverables.
• Test procedures for component and system level testing.

Skills

1+ year experience

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Education

Trade/Tech school certification

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Job description

Job ID: 10504078 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

LEO is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

We are looking for talented technicians to help full‑scale production of the Kuiper satellites. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Key job responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and safety procedures
• Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of LRUs, electrical‑mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other complex aerospace builds
• Participate in process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory
• You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables
• Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance
• Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
• Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)
• Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification
• 1+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., Calipers, multi‑meters, torque wrenches)
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations, Space Communications or related industry
• Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license
• CFOT certification or equivalent experience
• Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience
• ASE certification or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a fast‑paced production environment with flight hardware
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean‑room requirements
• Experience working with Electro‑Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration, Fiber Optics/Optical and/or Harness Integration
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment

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 starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits .

USA, WA, REDMOND - 38.50 - 42.50 USD hourly

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