Prop Load Technician - 2nd Shift, Amazon Leo

Amazon•Merritt Island, FL

5d•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. 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. 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.

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.