Prop Load Technician - 1st Shift, Amazon Leo

Amazon•Merritt Island, FL

3d•$36 - $40•Onsite

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. The success of 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.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent
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
Experience in the aerospace/launch industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
Ability to read/understand 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 obtain and maintain a US Passport
Able and willing to comply with the Government of French Guiana, which mandates that travelers receive the Yellow Fever Vaccine
Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving box trucks up to 26' in length, operating electric pallet jacks, operating forklifts, operating overhead cranes, or similar type of powered lifting equipment
2+ years in mechanical, propulsion, pneumatic, and/or electrical assembly, test, or operation with spacecraft or launch vehicles
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
Able and willing to rapidly adapt role and responsibilities to facilitate fast-paced, high-quality satellite processing
Experience in 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

Responsibilities

Primarily first-shift, but shift schedule may vary on occasion to meet 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 up to 25%, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
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.