Prop Load Technician - 2nd Shift, Amazon Leo

Amazon•Merritt Island, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The success of Amazon Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, 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. Upon arrival to the PPF, the second-shift Prop Load Technician will meet with the SAT Zone engineer(s) and technician lead(s) for debrief on first shift's progress and challenges, take-over in-process activities (satellite propellant-loading and securing), and set-up satellites for first-shift the following day. The technician will be assigned tasks based on their skills, optimal process flow/timing, and processing/launch manifest needs. As a Level 3 (senior) technician, you will be expected to be able to independently perform work and train others on the Prop Load Team's tasks. Valuable skills and experience for this role include a variety of aerospace operational disciplines, including mechanical assembly, propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations), pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework, and rigging/crane/forklift operations In short, you will be responsible for some of the most critical tasks to process and integrate each Amazon Leo satellite for launch, ensuring high quality, workmanship, and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis. The Propellant Loading Team is part of the Satellite Processing Zone at Amazon Leo's Payload Processing Facilities. The SAT Zone is responsible for receiving each satellite from the factory in WA, testing, processing, and readying them for dispenser integration, stacking, and launch. The Prop Load team's mission is to safely, consistently, and efficiently load Krypton propellant on all 3,236 satellites that will be launched to populate the Amazon Leo constellation. The team is based at the Comet PPF in Kennedy Space Center, and travels to support propulsion operations at other PPFs as the launch manifest requires.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience in the aerospace/launch industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
Able to use precision measurement, assembly, and test/troubleshooting tools (calipers, torque wrenches, leak detectors, multimeters, etc)
Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly operations
Able to climb and down ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport
Able and willing to comply with the Government of French Guiana which mandates that travelers receive vaccinations
Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks

Nice To Haves

2+ years in mechanical, propulsion, pneumatic, and/or electrical assembly and test with spacecraft/launch vehicle(s)
Senior technician experience in a fast-paced, high-precision aerospace processing environment
Experience with cleanroom environments, working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive flight hardware
Experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (previous certifications appreciated)
Ability and willingness to rapidly adapt role and responsibilities to facilitate fast-paced, high-quality satellite processing

Responsibilities

Primarily second-shift, but shift schedule may vary depending on production/processing/launch schedules
Successfully process Amazon Leo satellites through Propellant Loading preps, fill, and securing according to technical work instructions
Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
Rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive flight hardware
Able to obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, and/or certifications as required
Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and calipers
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe, and effective work environment
Must be willing and able to perform extended travel, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71,760/year in our lowest geographic market up to $80,080/year in our highest geographic market.
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

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