Processing Technician, Amazon Leo

Socket.dev; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Process Technician to support satellite hardware integration and testing for the Kuiper program at Merritt Island, FL. The role involves receiving, electrical checkouts, rigging, and coordinating with engineers to meet strict production schedules.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in spaceflight hardware testing, and the ability to obtain US passport and background clearance. Domestic or international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in spaceflight hardware testing and assembly.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process Amazon Leo satellites through receiving and electrical checkouts.
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Rigging and handling of bulky, sensitive flight hardware.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to document activities and improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Electrical systems

Attention to safety

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Rigging

Measuring tools

Job description

Amazon 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.

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.

The success of Amazon Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, 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

• Primarily first-shift, but shift schedule may vary depending on production/processing/launch schedules
• Successfully process Amazon Leo satellites through receiving and electrical checkouts.
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
• Rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive flight hardware
• Able to obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, and/or certifications as required
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and calipers
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe, and effective work environment
• Must be willing and able to perform extended travel, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

A day in the life

The Process Technician will work closely with cross-functional engineering, test, quality and operations teams on flight hardware integration processes. This position requires skill and experience in a variety of areas, including mechanical assembly, propellent loading, rigging, electrical checkouts and satellite troubleshooting. In short, you will be responsible for a majority of the most critical tasks to process and integrate the Kuiper satellite for launch, ensuring high quality, workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis.

Valuable skills and experience for this role include a variety of aerospace operational disciplines, including mechanical assembly, propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations), pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework, and rigging/crane/forklift operations

About the team

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in spaceflight hardware testing and assembly
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems
• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and in a clean room
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (including previous certifications)
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted

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, FL, Merritt Island - 34.00 - 38.00 USD hourly