Processing Technician, Satellite Integration , Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Processing Technician to support assembly, integration and testing of flight hardware for the Kuiper satellite in Merritt Island, FL. You will work in a clean-room environment and follow strict procedures to ensure quality and safety.

You will read engineering drawings, operate precision tools, and contribute to continuous improvement with the manufacturing team. Overtime, weekend work, and occasional domestic or international travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Broad range of tools, equipment, and handling machinery understood and applied daily.
• Upholds safety requirements across all zones and work locations.
• Supports development of junior team members and adheres to standards.
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Engages in integration and testing of hardware per procedures and specs.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of tools and machinery to accomplish tasks efficiently.
• Uphold safety requirements in all zones and work locations of responsibility.
• Assist in developing new and junior team members and adhere to standards.
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Integration and test of the Kuiper satellite and various complex sub-assemblies in a clean-room and ESD environment.
• Rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive flight hardware.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Run functional and environmental testing on units, including basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Shift adaptability

Tools

Torque wrenches

Multimeters

Optical inspection devices

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Can apply a deep understanding of a broad range of tools, equipment, and handling machinery to accomplish your daily tasks effectively and efficiently
• Upholds all safety requirements in all zones and work locations of responsibility
• Assists in the development of new and junior team members and adheres to standards and procedures
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
• Integration and test of the Kuiper satellite and various complex sub-assemblies in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment
• 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, multi-meters, optical inspection devices, micrometers and calipers
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Run functional and environmental testing on units, including some basic troubleshooting operations
• 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 duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required
• Shift will be primarily on first-shift but shift schedule may vary, depending on production/launch schedules
• Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand
• Able to lift 40 lbs. unassisted

Export Control Requirements

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.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

A day in the life

The Processing Technician will complete tasks and ensure procedures are adhered to and work is completed during quality and operations on flight hardware integration processes. This position requires skill and experience in a variety of areas, including mechanical assembly, rigging, electrical checkouts and satellite troubleshooting. In short, you will be responsible for a majority of the most critical tasks to process & integrate the Leo satellite for launch, ensuring high quality, workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis.

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.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.