Aerospace & Manufacturing Assembly Technician, Amazon Leo

Amazon•Kirkland, WA

6d•$64,480 - $69,680

About The Position

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 talented technicians to help full-scale production of Amazon Leo satellites. The success of Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
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.
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Shift will vary, depending on program needs.
Flexible working/commuting in between site locations Redmond, WA and Kirkland, WA
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted
Experience reviewing and understanding engineering design documents for electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical parts and assembly drawings of products
1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification
1+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches)
1+ years working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Nice To Haves

Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license
CFOT certification or equivalent experience
Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience
ASE certification or equivalent experience
Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
Experience working with Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration, Fiber Optics/Optical and/or Harness Integration

Responsibilities

Follow work instructions and safety procedures
Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other complex aerospace builds
Participate in process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory
You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables
Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance
Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)
Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures