Satellite Integration Technician: Precision Assembly & Testing

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

Job summary

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. The Processing Technician role based in Merritt Island, FL will perform mechanical assembly, rigging, electrical checkouts and integration testing on flight hardware for launch, following procedures and quality standards.

You will read engineering drawings, use torque wrenches, calipers and micrometers, and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices.
• Mechanical experience in aerospace, automotive, aviation, military or other high‑reliability operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of tools, equipment, and handling machinery to daily tasks.
• Uphold safety requirements in all zones and locations of responsibility.
• Assist in development of new and junior team members and adhere to standards and procedures.
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Integrate and test the Kuiper satellite and complex sub-assemblies in a clean-room and ESD environment.
• Rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive flight hardware.
• 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 basic troubleshooting operations.
• Check and inspect work to ensure standards are met per drawings and work instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to document activities and improvements.
• Perform other duties to ensure a safe, efficient work environment.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends; shift may vary; up to 25% travel annually.
• Lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Team environment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Torque wrench

Calipers

Micrometers

Profilometers

Optical devices

Multimeters

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. The Processing Technician role based in Merritt Island, FL will perform mechanical assembly, rigging, electrical checkouts and integration testing on flight hardware for launch, following procedures and quality standards.

You will read engineering drawings, use torque wrenches, calipers and micrometers, and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to improve processes.