Senior R&D Manufacturing Technician - Space Systems

Amazon.com Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo Government (ALG) is seeking a Lead Research & Development Manufacturing Technician (L4) in Austin to drive hands-on hardware development, testing, and production readiness for satellite manufacturing. You will assemble, test, document, and calibrate complex subsystems while ensuring quality and safety in a high-paced environment.

You will lead equipment setup, integration tasks, and coordination with engineers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
• Knowledge of common measurement tools and devices
• 4+ years of commissioning experience
• Experience with NASA and IPC certifications is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation
• Experience handling ESD, FOD and clean room requirements
• Comfort working in fast-paced, production-to-development transitions

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical/electrical satellite components and sub-assemblies
• Build solar modules and solar arrays
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on test equipment and data systems
• Manage inventory and equipment requirements
• Independently plan and prioritize work to meet deliverables
• Work with 5S, FOD, ESD standards and clean room
• Coordinate shipments and material deliveries using forklifts/pallet jacks
• Assist with integration, testing campaigns (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC)

Skills

Hardware development

Test lab

Space/aerospace maintenance

Electrical theory

Robotics

Controls components

Automated equipment

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

NASA Std 8739.1 Conformal Coating

IPC J-STD-001 Certification (Space Addendum)

IPC-A-610 Certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (Space Addendum)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Frequency analyzer

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Optical tools

Job description

Amazon Leo Government (ALG) is seeking a Lead Research & Development Manufacturing Technician (L4) in Austin to drive hands-on hardware development, testing, and production readiness for satellite manufacturing. You will assemble, test, document, and calibrate complex subsystems while ensuring quality and safety in a high-paced environment.

You will lead equipment setup, integration tasks, and coordination with engineers.