Sr Avionics Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo Satellite Avionics/Sub

Amazon • Redmond, WA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network, dedicated to providing fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers in underserved locations globally. The program is driven by innovation, seeking individuals to advance space-based and wireless systems. The Sr Avionics Lab Engineer will join the electrical engineering hardware development team, focusing on designing Amazon Leo's satellite electronic sub-systems. This role requires hands-on experience with early electronic designs, prototypes, and test fixtures within the space/aerospace industry. Candidates should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and adept at solving complex, novel problems. The EE Avionics Dev team supports Amazon Leo's Electrical Engineering department, collaborating closely with electrical engineers on the design and testing of early satellite subsystem prototypes and test hardware. Each team member is provided a personal desk in the Avionics Lab, equipped with precision soldering and microscope equipment. Work is often emergent and unplanned, necessitating direct interaction with engineers to deliver functional satellite prototypes. The team's work hours align with engineering hours and adjust as needed to meet program demands. Based in Redmond, Washington, the EE Avionics Dev team maintains multiple IPC certifications and receives technical training to operate and maintain precision automated equipment. The team upholds a high quality standard, consistently delivering error-free workmanship to internal customers, and its technical skills and lab capabilities are crucial for providing engineers with quick-turn services to facilitate critical test gating design release to Amazon Leo production.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• 5+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
• 5+ years hands-on experience performing PCBA rework/modification/repair down to 0402 component size
• Lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds twice a month.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in new hardware product development
• Degree or certificate in related field
• Certification in IPC-J-STD, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-620 and IPC-610
• A&P license
• Experience in development of space-based systems
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Proven track record of delivering results on time
• Electrical safety training
• Ability to use common electronics test equipment and precision hand tools.
• Experience using software system databases, communication services (i.e., Jira, Slack), and Microsoft office suite
• Experience sourcing lab supplies and components
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ESD sensitive hardware safety protocols.
• Perform fine pitch component rework/modification/repair on complex printed circuit boards (PCBA).
• Perform first article PCBA inspection and polymeric inspection.
• Follow detailed work instruction and obtain clarity when difficult to determine engineering intent.
• Interpret schematics and data sheets.
• Document work performed and report discrepancies through proper channels.
• Monitor work ticket Kanban and shift work priority when requested to align with program demand.
• Support electronic hardware validation testing using engineering work instruction and common electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc.)
• Support failure analysis and root cause identification related requests.
• Support hardware bring-up, hardware debug, electrical diagnostics, environmental test set-up, reliability testing, and space environment simulation testing.
• Procure and maintain lab consumable stock.
• Maintain lab toolboxes and specialized lab equipment.
• Maintain personal workspace and EE Avionics lab to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 standard.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed