Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Failure Analysis Lab Engineer to support satellite failure analysis and materials development. The role involves hands-on lab work, developing SOPs, and providing technical support. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in materials science, with a strong focus on failure analysis techniques including X-ray methods. This position offers competitive compensation influenced by market factors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in materials science / failure analysis.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques like SEM/EDS and X-ray methods.
• Postgraduate degree in Material Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting technical lab work for satellite failure analysis.
• Developing and executing SOPs for analysis outcomes.
• Providing technical support for materials investigations.

Skills

Mechanical cross sectioning

X-ray inspection methods

Optical inspection methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Job description

Job ID: 3004065 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

As a Failure Analysis Lab Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting technical lab work which supports satellite failure analysis and materials development investigations. You will develop and execute SOPs focused on producing world-class analysis outcomes in the areas of sample preparation and physical/chemical characterization. A majority of time will be spent in a lab environment, so enthusiasm for hands-on work and developing lab procedures is important. You will provide technical support for materials and failure analysis investigations with the goal of driving design and manufacturing improvements. To enable this, you will be an expert in the following:

· Mechanical cross sectioning and associated sample preparation
· X-ray inspection methods (2D and computed tomography)
· Optical inspection methods and measurements
· Lab equipment procurement and maintenance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering
- 5+ years experience in materials science / failure analysis
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques. Examples include SEM/EDS, 2-D and 3-D X-ray (uCT), thermal-mechanical analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Postgraduate degree in Material Science, Chemistry, or Physics (or similar)
- Experience in failure analysis of electronic assemblies
- Experience in an aerospace-related lab environment
- Experience with X-ray inspection (2D and computed tomography) with associated measurement software (VGSTUDIO or similar)
- Experience with fatigue, vibration and shock, electrical stress, and environmental stress testing
- Experience writing SOP documents and lab reports
- Willingness to independently troubleshoot and maintain scientific equipment, engaging equipment manufacturers when necessary for support

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.