Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 157,900 - 213,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer in Sunnyvale. You will play a crucial role in optimizing test strategies and debugging systems for satellite PCBA. With more than 8 years of experience required in deploying complex test systems, you'll lead small teams and drive improvements via data analysis. The position offers an annual salary range of $157,900 to $213,600, along with comprehensive benefits. Join to tackle rewarding engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in deploying complex test systems like RF tests and Flying Probe test.
• Proven ability to integrate software and hardware systems.
• Experience with Linux/scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize test strategies at Contract Manufacturing sites.
• Perform debug and root-cause failure analysis for PCBA.
• Train operators on test processes and maintain documentation.

Skills

Debugging skills

Test systems training

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Test automation software (NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Python)

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 3178320 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: 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.

As a Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be responsible for deployment, qualification, continuous improvement of test systems, processes, and procedures at CM (Contract Manufacturing) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Amazon Leo’s internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures, training CM personnel, and providing ongoing onsite support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root‑cause of test failures.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturing sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.
• Perform PCBA debug and root‑cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
• Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
• Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement.
• Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
• Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
• Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
• Run small teams to accomplish short‑term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.

A day in the life
Come solve the difficult and rewarding engineering challenges in developing a highly reliable, power efficient, high performance, low‑cost satellite system. As a Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer, you have the ability to dive deep on the details to identify, understand and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system level approach to prioritize issues for the whole program. You thrive in a hands‑on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, at manufacturing partners, and in the lab to execute the Amazon Leo mission.

About the team
The PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineering team delivers and deploys test systems for all Amazon Leo satellite PCBAs. This is an inclusive, inter‑disciplinary team that is committed to performance, quality, & reliability. Your breadth of exposure will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups, helping to guide the test systems from design to production and operation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed‑of‑nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
• 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
• 8+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs.
• Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures
• Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs
• Experience with Linux/scripting

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed‑of‑nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
• Experience with test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC‑S‑016).
• Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand, Python, etc.)
• Experience with electrical design including power supplies, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high‑speed digital interfaces
• Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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, CA, Sunnyvale - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually

Posted: February 12, 2026 (Updated about 4 hours ago)