Propulsion Functional Technician, Propulsion Team

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,991,000 - 98,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a Manufacturing Functional Technician for its propulsion team, supporting production of flight hardware and subsystems. The role covers assembly, integration, debugging, and process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with engineers to enhance tooling, documentation, and training while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, use of SAP/SFC for production

Qualifications

• 2+ years in aerospace/automotive manufacturing or equivalent
• 2+ years hands-on electro-mechanical assemblies and final integration
• 2+ years in fast-paced production with flight hardware
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and documents
• Able to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, assembly, and integration tasks across propulsion subsystems per engineering docs and SOPs
• Troubleshoot issues and aid in debug and root-cause analysis
• Conduct inspections focused on quality-critical aspects
• Provide feedback to engineers on tooling, consumables, and processes
• Assemble first article builds, document discrepancies, and support validation
• Maintain or develop SOPs and drive process improvements
• Assist in training and onboarding of new hires
• Support MES/SAP-based production tracking and traceability

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Electro-mechanical assemblies

Root cause analysis

SOP development

Kaizen/6S

Team collaboration

Education

A&P or technical certification

Tools

SAP

SFC transactions

Traceability

Job description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The Propulsion team is seeking a Manufacturing Functional Technician to join the team to support production manufacturing of future flight hardware.

The Propulsion Manufacturing Functional Technician will work within the Amazon Leo Propulsion Manufacturing Team supporting the build and integration of electric propulsion subsystems, including feed systems, thrusters, cathodes, PCBAs, tanks, and the integrated propulsion system.

This technician will be knowledgeable across multiple manufacturing process paths, perform troubleshooting activities, support training programs, and lead process improvement initiatives within their scope. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on manufacturing experience with flight hardware and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, assembly, and integration tasks across propulsion subsystems per engineering documentation and SOPs
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues — observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all relevant sources to assist in debug and root cause analysis
• Perform inspections with an understanding of what is critical to quality
• Provide mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers with feedback including tooling, consumables, debug, and process observations
• Perform tasks including assembling first article builds, hardware inspections, and documenting discrepancies
• May own or maintain internal team SOPs, documenting improvements and process changes
• Help Identify training needs for the team and support training programs within the department
• Assist in the development of new hires and peers across the department
• Support process improvement initiatives applicable to your project scope
• Demonstrate and may create best practices for manufacturing processes
• Role model site safety standards and operations protocol
• Successfully meet productivity and quality standards
• Attempt to resolve team work blockers and general team needs
• Utilize MES and SAP systems for production tracking, traceability, and work order documentation
• Attend all relevant technical trainings offered by the organization

A day in the life

The Propulsion Manufacturing Functional Technician will perform a variety of hardware manufacturing and integration tasks across propulsion subsystems to ensure hardware meets production requirements for flight. They will work closely with engineering teams to provide feedback on processes and identify improvements.

This technician is expected to be knowledgeable across multiple process paths, support peers and new hires, and lead process improvements within their scope. They will utilize MES and SAP systems for daily production tracking and traceability and will actively support the team in resolving work blockers and general operational needs.

A successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and can apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful they will need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

About the team

The Amazon Leo Propulsion Team is responsible for the design and development of the propulsion system which provides maneuvering capability to the spacecraft. The Propulsion Team is made up of a variety of sub-teams which are responsible for various aspects of the development process, such as mechanical design, systems engineering, subject matter experts, manufacturing, and test. This integrated team structure allows direct communication and rapid process feedback while also promoting close collaboration across the team.

Basic Qualifications

• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing test experience or equivalent industry experience
• 2+ years of hands‑on work experience with electro‑mechanical assemblies, final integration and/or harness integration experience
• 2+ year’s experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, etc.)
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft & Powerplant certification/license, automotive certifications, or other technical certifications/Associate's degree
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
• Experience working with MES software packages (SAP, SFC transactions, traceability)
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes
• Experience contributing to or owning SOP development and process documentation
• Experience with 6S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with PCBA inspection/rework and troubleshooting

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 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 - 33.50 - 34.50 USD hourly