Space Simulation Lab SSL Test & Production Engineer

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Lab Engineer to run day-to-day lab operations, support production and hardware testing, and ensure accurate, traceable measurements. You’ll work hands-on with hardware, harnesses, and precision tools, collaborating with design, test, and production teams in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role covers test readiness and operation of SSL test systems, with responsibilities spanning fixture design, instrument integration, and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware development or space/aerospace maintenance.
• 1 year+ of experience in hardware development or hands-on engineering environment.
• Knowledge of measurement and inspection devices (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQ systems).
• Experience developing, troubleshooting, and operating thermal and vacuum chambers.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain lab equipment for production station and test hardware.
• Partner with Engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to understand test requirements and determine equipment, instrumentation and fixture needs.
• Monitor complex tests, evaluate system behavior, identify abnormal conditions, and safely respond to test anomalies.
• Design, build, and modify custom test fixtures and tooling.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D printers.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, electrical drawings, and GD&T to build, assemble, and verify hardware.
• Develop, build, troubleshoot, repair, and rework electrical harnesses, working from schematics and electrical drawings.
• Organize and maintain the lab or shop space, and track equipment calibration to keep it current and compliant.

Skills

Project management

Hardware development

Measurement devices

Electrical schematics

Dynamics equipment

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

3D printers

Network switches

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a Lab Engineer to run day-to-day lab operations, support production and hardware testing, and ensure accurate, traceable measurements. You’ll work hands-on with hardware, harnesses, and precision tools, collaborating with design, test, and production teams in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role covers test readiness and operation of SSL test systems, with responsibilities spanning fixture design, instrument integration, and preventative maintenance.