Senior Avionics Lab Engineer – Space Hardware & PCBA

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr Avionics Lab Engineer to join the EE hardware development team designing satellite sub-systems. You will work hands-on with PCBA rework, testing, and debugging in a fast-paced space program.

The role emphasizes interpreting schematics, performing fine-pitch modifications, and supporting hardware validation, bring-up, and environmental tests. Strong IPC and lab safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience.
• 6+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience performing PCBA rework/modification/repair down to 0402 component size.
• 5+ years of avionics hardware assembly, validation test, and wiring experience.
• Lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ESD sensitive hardware safety protocols.
• Perform fine pitch component rework/modification/repair on complex PCBA boards.
• Perform first article PCBA inspection and polymeric inspection.
• Follow detailed work instruction and obtain clarity when difficult to determine engineering intent.
• Interpret schematics and data sheets.
• Document work performed and report discrepancies through proper channels.
• Monitor work ticket Kanban and shift work priority when requested to align with program demand.
• Support electronic hardware validation testing using engineering work instruction and common electronic test equipment.
• Support failure analysis and root cause identification related requests.
• Support hardware bring-up, hardware debug, electrical diagnostics and space environment testing.
• Procure and maintain lab consumable stock.
• Maintain lab toolboxes and specialized lab equipment.
• Maintain EE Avionics lab to ANSI/ESD S20.20‑2021 standard.

Skills

Hardware development

Electrical theory

Avionics hardware

PCBA rework

Test & debugging

Education

IPC certs (see list)

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr Avionics Lab Engineer to join the EE hardware development team designing satellite sub-systems. You will work hands-on with PCBA rework, testing, and debugging in a fast-paced space program.

The role emphasizes interpreting schematics, performing fine-pitch modifications, and supporting hardware validation, bring-up, and environmental tests. Strong IPC and lab safety practices are required.