Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift, Amazon Leo

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of technicians through satellite electrical integration
• Performing electrical test validation and battery charging
• Cross training with the propellant loading team
• Using tools and equipment like overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand tools
• Operating a power supply system, running scripts and commands, and reviewing data from the spacecraft
• Authoring and updating work instructions
• Ensuring operations follow system and process requirements
• Identifying and implementing process controls
• Driving continuous improvements and corrective actions
• Working closely with other Launch Operations teams and cross-functional organizations like engineering and quality

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical, fast-paced, and collaborative setting; is able to interpret technical requirements and turn them into actionable steps; is knowledgeable with assembly and test of flight hardware.

This role is for 2nd shift.

Planning material flow and implementing manufacturing processes for satellite handling and testing operations

Adhering to safety requirements, standards, and procedures in all work locations

Final assembly and test of the Amazon Leo satellites using various ground systems in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment

Verifying satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry

Executing work assigned individually and/or with the team to meet production schedule

Evaluating and improving takt time of operations

Authoring and implementing work instructions and standard processes

Resolving anomalies and implementing corrective actions

Collaborating with leads, peers, and engineers to improve processes and activities

Performing other duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe, and effective work environment

Able to obtain and maintain licenses, and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i.e. forklift, crane, electrical)

Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers

Use electrical test equipment tools -- multi-meters, breakout boxes, and harnesses

Mentor new and junior team members

Operations will occur primarily on second-shift, Monday-Friday but off-shift and weekend work may be required depending on production/launch schedule.

A day in the life

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer will spend the majority of their day on the shop floor leading their team through satellite and dispenser electrical operations. They will work with other engineering teams, quality, and manufacturing teams to set up and maintain the satellite integration equipment. They will address root cause of failures and issues, and implement production control and optimization strategies. They will implement engineering best practices in a safe and repeatable manner, implement efficiency improvements and reduce non-conformances.

We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

About the team

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.