Senior Reliability Engineer, Amazon LEO
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Job summary
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join the satellite hardware program in Redmond, WA. You will develop and execute reliability test plans, analyze results, and drive improvements.
You will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to perform root-cause analyses, maintain reliability models, and ensure compliance with space industry standards. Experience in satellite hardware reliability is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field.
- 5+ years in hardware reliability engineering, preferably for satellite systems or space applications.
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, methods, and tools.
- Experience with environmental testing.
- Proficient in failure analysis techniques and materials characterization.
- Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs) and moving mechanical assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement reliability test plans for satellite hardware components.
- Perform stress screening, environmental testing, and drive failure analysis to ensure satellite hardware meets reliability and performance targets.
- Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes and mitigations.
- Collaborate with design engineers to implement design for reliability best practices.
- Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release.
- Participate in design reviews and FMEA to assess potential reliability issues.
- Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures to determine root cause. Travel as needed to perform deep dives into supplier processes.
- Develop and recommend corrective actions to address identified reliability issues.
- Maintain detailed records of failure analysis and reliability assessments.
- Utilize reliability modeling and simulation tools to predict hardware performance and lifespan.
- Develop and maintain reliability prediction models and databases.
- Prepare detailed reliability reports, test plans, and procedures.
- Present findings and recommendations to engineering teams and management.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for satellite hardware reliability.
- Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in hardware reliability engineering.
- Propose and implement process improvements to drive improvements in reliability across the program.
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Job description
Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
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.
- Develop and implement reliability test plans for satellite hardware components.
- Perform stress screening, environmental testing, and drive failure analysis to ensure satellite hardware meets reliability and performance targets
- Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes and mitigations.
- Collaborate with design engineers to implement design for reliability best practices.
- Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release.
- Participate in design reviews and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential reliability issues.
- Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures to determine root cause. Travel as needed to perform deep dives into supplier processes.
- Develop and recommend corrective actions to address identified reliability issues.
- Maintain detailed records of failure analysis and reliability assessments.
- Utilize reliability modeling and simulation tools to predict hardware performance and lifespan.
- Develop and maintain reliability prediction models and databases.
- Prepare detailed reliability reports, test plans, and procedures.
- Present findings and recommendations to engineering teams and management.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for satellite hardware reliability.
- Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in hardware reliability engineering.
- Propose and implement process improvements to drive improvements in reliability across the program.
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably with a focus on satellite systems or space applications.
- Significant knowledge of reliability engineering principles, methods, and tools.
- Knowledge with environmental testing
- Proficiency in failure analysis techniques and materials characterization methods.
- Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Master's or Doctorate degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with environmental testing, including temperature cycling, vibration, highly accelerated limit testing (HALT), and highly-accelerated stress screening (HASS).
- Proficiency in Python, including NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, and Matplotlib.
- Familiarity with PCB fabrication, SMT, and polymerics application manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, including IPC, JEDEC, AIAA, AEC, MIL, and SMC standards.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Job ID: A10490790
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