SSL Lab Engineer 2nd shift, Space Simulation Lab

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a hands-on SSL Lab Engineer to manage day-to-day lab operations for SSL test systems in the Space Simulation Lab at the Redmond site. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate test needs into safe, repeatable setups, and support production and hardware testing.

The role emphasizes mechanical engineering, test system development, and troubleshooting, including calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and fixtures.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in hardware development or hands-on engineering environment.
• Experience with measurement and inspection devices (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain lab equipment for production and test hardware.
• Design, build, and modify custom test fixtures and tooling.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and GD&T to assemble and verify hardware.
• Document test setups, procedures, and results.

Skills

Hardware development

Industrial equipment maintenance

Space/aerospace maintenance

Engineering basics

Measurement devices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Testing equipment calibration

Job description

SSL Lab Engineer 2nd shift, Space Simulation Lab

Job ID: 10593947 | 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.

We are seeking a Lab Engineer to run day-to-day lab operations and support production and hardware testing. You'll build and maintain test fixtures, manage lab resources and equipment, and make sure measurements are accurate and traceable. You'll work hands‑on with hardware, electrical harnesses, and precision measurement tools, and you'll work closely with design, test, and production teams.

As a Lab Engineer, you will support test, readiness, and operation of SSL test systems infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to translate test needs into safe, reliable, and repeatable test setups.

You will improve current test setups, integrate instrumentation and equipment, perform equipment checkout and commissioning activities, execute complex testing, troubleshoot hardware and test system issues.

This is a highly hands‑on engineering role that combines mechanical engineering, test system development, production operations, troubleshooting, and testing.

Key job 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.
• Perform basic machining operations to fabricate and modify fixtures and hardware.
• 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.
• Manage lab resources, equipment, and supplies, including inventory, ordering, and scheduling.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans for mechanical equipment.
• Organize and maintain the lab or shop space, and track equipment calibration to keep it current and compliant.
• Document test setups, procedures, and results.
• Enforce lab safety and housekeeping standards.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and other personnel on equipment operation, test setup, troubleshooting, and safe test execution.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year + of experience in hardware development, industrial equipment maintenance, space/aerospace maintenance, or another hands‑on engineering environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with measurement and inspection devices (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQ systems).
• Experience developing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and operating Thermal and Vacuum chambers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with calibration management systems.
• Experience with CAD tools for fixture design.
• Experience creating engineering drawings for machining.
• Experience presenting data and findings to multiple levels of leadership
• Experience using data to drive changes in processes

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 - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually