Senior PCBA Test Engineer, Aerospace & Space Systems

Amazon; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 137,300 - 185,700; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC seeks a Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer to deploy, qualify, and continuously improve test systems at contract manufacturing sites for satellite PCBAs.

You will be the main interface between Amazon Leo’s internal test development teams and manufacturing partners, ensuring successful test deployment by documenting procedures and training CM personnel. You will have excellent debugging skills to determine root causes of test failures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
• 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
• 8+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment to debug complex PCBAs.
• Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures.
• Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies and optimize setups at Contract Manufacturing sites, including fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.
• Perform PCBA debug and root-cause analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites; create runbooks and train technicians.
• Collaborate with R&D and Test Development teams to improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures.
• Analyze data to identify failure trends and recommend improvements to PCBA, process, and test systems.
• Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
• Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
• Provide feedback to Test Development on test coverage, fault isolation, and DFT recommendations.
• Run small teams to achieve objectives and implement strategic initiatives.

Skills

Linux/RHEL

Scripting languages

Debugging

Test systems

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

PowerShell

Java

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC seeks a Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer to deploy, qualify, and continuously improve test systems at contract manufacturing sites for satellite PCBAs.

You will be the main interface between Amazon Leo’s internal test development teams and manufacturing partners, ensuring successful test deployment by documenting procedures and training CM personnel. You will have excellent debugging skills to determine root causes of test failures.