Propulsion Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo GNC & Propulsion

Amazon.com, Inc.•Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. 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. 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. Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines. The Propulsion Lab Engineer will perform a variety tasks involving support for both Mfg and Test infrastructure and executing on these actions. Lab Engineers will work closely with both Technicians and Responsible engineers to identify process improvements to improve both Mfg and Test efficiency and optimization. Lab engineer will actively monitor Mfg/Test infrastructure with intent to proactively action issues that could impact the efficiency and/or overall health of the department. A successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, production environment and is able to apply their technical expertise and commitment for quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful they will need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution. The Amazon Leo Propulsion Manufacturing Team is responsible for the design, development and testing of the propulsion system which provides maneuvering capability to the spacecraft. The Propulsion Team is made up of a variety of sub-teams which are responsible for various aspects of the development process, such as mechanical design, systems engineering, subject matter experts, manufacturing, and test. This integrated team structure allows direct communication and rapid process feedback while also promoting close collaboration across the team.

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
Associates 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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with vacuum and/or pressurized gas systems
Experience with test execution software such as TestStand, LabView, and Python
Experience with testing of production hardware designed 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 contributing or owning calibration and equipment tracking system

Responsibilities

Support in the build and development of both Mfg./Test hardware and fixtures
Define standard operation procedures (SOP's) for both Mfg./Test equipment
Work with Responsible engineers and Mfg. engineers to diagnosis 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