Propulsion Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo GNC & Propulsion

Amazon • Redmond, WA

4d • $39 - $69 • Onsite

About The Position

The Propulsion Lab Engineer will be a key member of Amazon Leo's Propulsion Manufacturing team, combining deep technical expertise with strong collaborative skills. This role will lead the development and optimization of electric propulsion manufacturing infrastructure while working across engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will drive technical solutions for manufacturing challenges, implement process controls, and maintain critical lab equipment, while effectively partnering with Design, Quality, Systems, and Test engineers to translate requirements into robust manufacturing processes. Success in this role requires both hands-on technical leadership and the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve manufacturing excellence.

Requirements

• Experience planning and maintaining lab facilities for optimal efficiency and creating new processes when necessary
• Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems
• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years working in a high-volume production environment
• 2+ years of relevant hardware manufacturing/testing experience
• 2+ years contributing to documentation and procedures
• 2+ years hands-on work experience with precision calibrated test equipment
• Basic knowledge of propulsion system components and/or spacecraft hardware
• Basic understanding of electro-mechanical systems (e.g., motors, controllers, sensors)
• Familiarity with lab tools, equipment, and processes relevant to the role
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering documentation
• Ability to complete hardware rework, prototype fabrication, and/or component testing per documentation
• Basic understanding of fabrication techniques and material properties (strength, surface finish, tolerances)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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.
• Must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in quality assurance engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other STEM discipline
• Experience working with vacuum and/or pressurized gas systems
• Experience with test execution software such as TestStand, LabView, and Python
• Experience with environmental and reliability testing of production hardware, particularly for space environments
• Experience building up test racks and testing infrastructure
• Experience with tube fabrication and orbital tube welding (OTW)
• Experience scheduling and delivering of high impact test infrastructure scope
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
• 2+ years experience owning end-to-end calibration program management and equipment tracking systems
• Familiarity with 3D printing, machining, or rapid prototyping techniques
• Experience independently authoring and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, or test procedures

Responsibilities

• Support in the build and development of Mfg./Test hardware and fixtures, including component/subsystem fabrication (machining, 3D printing, rapid prototyping)
• Define standard operation procedures (SOPs) for both Mfg./Test equipment
• Interpret and follow engineering documentation including solid models, detailed drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures, and SOPs
• Work with Responsible Engineers and Mfg. Engineers to diagnose and solve issues resulting in yield and throughput improvements
• Own Test team calibration process involving (but not limited to) equipment intake, schedule, tracking, swapping of equipment while coordinating between teams to ensure minimal impact to production
• Develop & maintain Test team tool program for development and production stations
• Collaborate with Amazon Leo facility team and support preventative maintenance for development & production test chambers
• Support with Propulsion lab organization and floor space layout
• Actively monitor Mfg/Test infrastructure, equipment health, station status, and process performance — proactively identifying and actioning issues that could impact efficiency, throughput, and/or overall health of the department before they escalate into production blockers
• Operate shop tools and lab equipment effectively and safely
• Conduct environmental and reliability testing of components, subsystems, and devices
• Execute hardware rework tasks as needed
• Apply basic scripting, coding, and/or automation to support lab tasks
• Clearly communicate status, issues, and blockers to your team and cross-functional partners

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree