Space Hardware Lab Test Engineer (Vibration/TVAC)

Amazon Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Development Lab Test Engineer to run environmental and reliability tests on optical terminal assemblies and LRUs. You will operate vibration/shock systems, thermal chambers, and TVAC equipment under supervision and document results for stakeholders.

This hands-on role requires mechanical aptitude, disciplined process execution, and attention to detail, with collaboration across design, testing, TPMs, and manufacturing engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product validation (Shock/Drop, cycle testing, environmental testing) experience.
• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
• Associate's degree in a technical science or engineering-related field, or equivalent with 7+ years of experience in environmental testing, hardware test, or related lab operations.
• Experience with test instrumentation including accelerometers, thermocouples, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience reading and executing detailed test plans and procedures in a lab or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cleanroom or controlled lab environment following ESD and contamination control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental test campaigns including vibration, mechanical shock, thermal cycling, TVAC, and HALT/HASS testing per approved test plans and procedures.
• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment including electrodynamic shakers, shock machines, thermal chambers, and thermal‑vacuum systems; ensure continuous readiness and calibration.
• Prepare test setups including fixturing, instrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers), cable routing, and chamber configuration per engineering documentation.
• Monitor in‑progress tests for anomalies, equipment faults, or out‑of‑tolerance conditions; take corrective action and elevate when needed. Validate test data upon completion and document results in test tickets.
• Perform fiber optic splicing and routing in support of optical hardware integration and test configurations.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and 5S standards; manage consumables inventory and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Communicate testing status and results to cross‑functional partners; support the refinement of test procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Test validation

Environmental testing

Lab equipment

Data acquisition

Documentation

Cleanroom

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Accelerometers

Thermocouples

Data acquisition systems

Vibration software

LabVIEW

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a Development Lab Test Engineer to run environmental and reliability tests on optical terminal assemblies and LRUs. You will operate vibration/shock systems, thermal chambers, and TVAC equipment under supervision and document results for stakeholders.

This hands-on role requires mechanical aptitude, disciplined process execution, and attention to detail, with collaboration across design, testing, TPMs, and manufacturing engineering teams.