Satellite Manufacturing Engineer - Lead, Second Shift

Amazon; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer for the 2nd shift in Merritt Island, FL. The role leads technicians through satellite electrical assembly, verifies health via telemetry, and collaborates across engineering and quality to implement improvements.

You will author work instructions, ensure safety, and operate in controlled environments with ground systems and test equipment. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with opportunities in space hardware development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
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Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians through satellite electrical integration and perform electrical test validation.
• Author and update work instructions; ensure compliance with system and process requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvements.
• Verify satellite health using telemetry and ground systems; resolve anomalies.
• Adhere to safety standards and operate in clean-room/ESD environments.
• Prepare and execute 2nd shift duties and weekend work as needed.

Skills

Hardware/software integration

Real-time systems

Mechanical/electrical assembly

Safety/compliance awareness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Rigging

Precision measurement instruments

Ground support equipment

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer for the 2nd shift in Merritt Island, FL. The role leads technicians through satellite electrical assembly, verifies health via telemetry, and collaborates across engineering and quality to implement improvements.

You will author work instructions, ensure safety, and operate in controlled environments with ground systems and test equipment. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with opportunities in space hardware development.