Manager, Bus Manufacturing Test Engineering, Manufacturing Integrated Satellite Test

Amazon • Kirkland, WA

1d • $151,000 - $204,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, aiming to deliver fast, reliable internet globally. The system is designed for capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, including households, schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations in locations without reliable connectivity. Due to export control laws, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. This role seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Bus Manufacturing Test engineering team at Amazon Leo. The manager will be responsible for the people, processes, and equipment that ensure functional tests run at peak performance. This involves leading a team of engineers, setting technical direction and operational strategy for functional testing of satellite hardware, and building a high-performing team while also engaging hands-on with complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity and eager to solve problems at scale. The position promises significant learning, enjoyment, and a positive impact on millions of people. The Engineering Manager will balance people leadership with hands-on technical engagement, coaching the team, reviewing test rack readiness and calibration, and collaborating with cross-functional partners for continuous improvement and new process development. They will be the primary engineering leader for production issues, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions, and will focus on building long-term team capabilities through hiring, process development, and automation. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position requiring high standards for product performance, quality, and cost.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 2+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and critical path management) experience
• Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc)
• Experience in root cause analysis and troubleshooting or problem solving
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years in a hands-on hardware testing environment (Space / Aerospace / Military / Automotive / Consumer Electronics)
• 2+ years hands-on experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems
• 1+ years working with Data Acquisition systems and data analysis of environmental testing results

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years in a Space / Aerospace / Military / Automotive hardware testing environment (functional, thermal, TVAC, HASS, acoustic) in compliance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, or MIL-STD-1540
• 1+ years of scripting or programming experience in at least one modern language (C++, C#, Java, Python, LabVIEW) for troubleshooting automated test scripts
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automated test equipment
• Experience in IT Infrastructure and System Administration as related to setting up automated environmental testing equipment
• Experience developing production processes and associated test support equipment
• Experience developing hardware testing procedures
• Demonstrated ability to scale production rate capability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate across multiple teams and with senior leadership
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and remain comfortable with changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of test process and frontline support engineers supporting satellite bus manufacturing via functional testing
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent; conduct performance reviews and support career growth
• Set clear goals and priorities for the team; foster a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues and unblock the engineering team during daily test operations
• Own the strategy and execution for functional tests in compliance with applicable standards including MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
• Serve as the primary technical authority and owner for automated test equipment (EGSE and test systems): maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, bring-up, and commissioning of new equipment
• Troubleshoot and identify root causes of issues in test processes; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Partner with IT Infrastructure professionals to resolve networking and communication issues with test equipment
• Establish and continuously improve functional test processes to maximize output and enable rapid transition from engineering development to rate production
• Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to ensure product quality, reduce lead time, and increase productivity
• Enable production test autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work procedures, and automating actions
• Participate in lean manufacturing improvement efforts and drive operational excellence initiatives
• Establish and maintain calibration procedures and visual management of production tooling and equipment
• Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, RF engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, test software, flight software, reliability, maintenance, quality, and program management
• Represent the Integrated Satellite Testing value stream in program reviews, roadmap planning, and resource discussions with senior leadership

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager