Satellite Test Engineer (Production & Integration)

Amazon; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Sign-on bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Test Engineer to plan, execute and troubleshoot test operations for satellite systems used on the Kuiper network. You will lead environmental, functional and RF campaigns, analyze failures, and provide design input to improve reliability and yield.

The role requires collaboration with electrical, mechanical, software and manufacturing teams on the assembly line, plus standing up new test processes and equipment for rapid production ramp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Automotive hardware testing environment.
• 1+ years of test experience with embedded systems, integrated systems, or flight hardware.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, document and execute test operations to validate satellite systems for flight to meet Kuiper production build rates.
• Bring-up, test and troubleshoot integrated satellite assemblies.
• Lead acceptance and qualification test campaigns for development satellite designs.
• Analyze test failures and provide design recommendations to improve performance and yield.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and RF issues with cross-functional teams.
• Specify, procure and set up test cell layouts for the production floor.
• Write technical specifications for system assembly and test from scratch.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or equivalent

Tools

Linux environment

Test equipment

Programming experience

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Test Engineer to plan, execute and troubleshoot test operations for satellite systems used on the Kuiper network. You will lead environmental, functional and RF campaigns, analyze failures, and provide design input to improve reliability and yield.

The role requires collaboration with electrical, mechanical, software and manufacturing teams on the assembly line, plus standing up new test processes and equipment for rapid production ramp.