Test Development Engineer, Mechanical Dev Test & Integration

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.

We are looking for a Test Development Engineer to design and implement test infrastructure for mechanical systems in support of satellite hardware development. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product's performance, quality, and reliability.

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

• Design, analyze, develop, and implement test equipment and infrastructure used in satellite flight hardware development and qualification.
• Author, refine and implement validation, verification, acceptance and qualification test procedures.
• Develop test, data acquisition, and control automation.
• Participate in design reviews, and risk assessments, to contribute to the continuous improvement of satellite hardware performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, systems, reliability, and quality engineers, to gather information, share findings, and develop solutions.

A day in the life

As a Amazon Leo Test Development Engineer, you will own the design and implementation of automated test equipment used to validate satellite hardware designs from initial prototypes, through functional testing, and into pilot production. You will work with design and manufacturing teams to specify test equipment requirements, design test fixtures, develop test plans, and execute test campaigns to support development and production test initiatives. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
• Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems
• Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB, Python, or Pearl
• Knowledge of industry standard CAD & FEA design tools, industry trends, and design for manufacturability
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

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 - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually