Senior Satellite Reliability Engineer

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

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.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Environmental testing

Failure analysis

PCB familiarity

Moving assemblies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Master's or Doctorate in related field

Tools

Python

FMEA

Job description

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.