Spacecraft Hardware Development Specialist, Amazon Leo DevOps

About the role

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

This role is for a highly dynamic and motivated individual that will work on development hardware to meet the needs of Amazon Leo. We are looking for an individual who works well with engineering teams under minimal oversight to take hardware from concept to production.

You'll partner directly with design engineers to iterate hardware quickly and qualify it for space, following that hardware through the full arc of development - initial prototyping, development builds, testing, and rigorous qualification testing. You'll also help shape the lab spaces themselves, adapting layout and equipment as designs change to keep labs clean, well-organized, and set up to serve their engineering customers.

This will be an R&D focused position, and the work covers the full range of hardware development lab support - assembly, troubleshooting, testing, equipment upkeep, and documentation - so expect the day-to-day to shift as project needs change.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Able to work with minimal guidance and instruction
• Partner directly with design engineers to iterate hardware quickly, optimize manufacturability, and qualify hardware for space
• Support hardware through the full development arc - initial prototyping, development builds, testing, and rigorous qualification testing
• Mechanical and electrical assembly of various spacecraft mechanisms
• Troubleshoot hardware and test setup issues, working through problems to root cause
• Engineer and adapt lab spaces and equipment to meet evolving customer needs, keeping labs clean, organized, and functioning well for their intended purpose, including tracking equipment calibrations
• Develop custom automation equipment to support test and build needs
• Maintain clear work documentation, including build notes and test records
• Accurately estimate time required to complete tasks, and meet deadlines as assigned
• Participate constructively and take ownership in the success of interdisciplinary projects
• Familiarity with aerospace/space quality standards for mechanical and electrical components

Basic Qualifications

• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Knowledge of tools and measurement devices (oscilloscope, frequency analyzer, or equivalent)
• Associate's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Electronics, Mechanics, -Product Design, Manufacturing Technologies, or other STEM discipline
• 4+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Precision fabrication/Test environment
• 1+ year experience working with precision mechanical and electrical fabrication/testing
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights above 6 feet

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with innovation, development, testing
• 6+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Precision fabrication/Test environment
• Experience supporting hardware qualification testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, shock, etc.)
• Familiarity with basic machining operations (manual mill, lathe, etc.)
• Experience designing or building custom test fixtures and tooling
• Familiarity with hardware testing procedures and instrumentation setups (data acquisition, strain gauges, load cells, etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T
• Experience organizing or maintaining a lab or shop space, including equipment calibration tracking
• Exposure to production equipment and processes
• A&P certificate, IPC 620, 610 or J-STD

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

USA, WA, Redmond - 39.47 - 69.09 USD hourly