Lab Engineer - Lab Operations, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper Test Lab Operations Automation Engineer

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.

Manufacturing Systems Engineering under Kuiper Production Operations is responsible for delivering test software, hardware, and frameworks that improve the speed and quality of satellite component testing. We partner with engineering and production teams to enhance reliability and repeatability of our test systems, improve throughput, and accelerate transition.

We are seeking a Test Lab Operations Automation Engineer to implement and integrate automated testing solutions in Kuiper Labs and Manufacturing environment. This role serves as a bridge between MSE developers, testing, and operations teams, focusing on deploying automation tools, configuring test equipment, and maintaining automated testing infrastructure to streamline laboratory operations. In this role you will work across the org with many software and hardware teams for the implementation of automation solutions, prioritizing critical efforts and providing updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain automated test systems, TestStand sequences, and Python/LabVIEW-based test frameworks in high-paced production environments
• Perform hardware/software integration and real-time troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor
• Configure and integrate test equipment with automation systems
• Set up and maintain automated testing platforms (TestStand, LabVIEW)
• Implement data collection, reporting tools, and automated notification systems
• Manage version control and change management processes for automation tools
• Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Provide technical support and training for laboratory automation users
• Create comprehensive documentation for automated systems and procedures
• Debug communication issues between test equipment and control systems
• Support Manufacturing Engineers and Lab Technicians on test station issues
• Understanding of test station network infrastructure