Prop Load Technician - 1st Shift, Project Kuiper

Amazon • Merritt Island, FL

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Project Kuiper 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 Kuiper 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 Prop Load Technician will meet with the SAT Zone engineer(s) and technician lead(s) to understand the plan and assignments for the 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 Kuiper 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 Project Kuiper'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 Project Kuiper constellation.

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

• Experience driving box trucks up to 26' in length and operating a forklift (or similar type of powered lifting equipment)
• 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
• Ability and willingness to rapidly adapt role and responsibilities to facilitate fast-paced, high-quality satellite processing

Responsibilities

• Primarily first-shift, but shift schedule may vary on occasion to meet production/processing/launch schedules
• Successfully process Kuiper 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED