Support Engineer, Integrated Vehicle Test

Project Kuiper Support 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. We are looking for an experienced Support Engineer with mechatronics and maintenance experience in technology development and manufacturing environments to help us develop and support the next generation of automated satellite test systems. As a Project Kuiper Support Engineer you will participate in the development of test automation equipment, and control systems. You will own assembly and bring-up of mechanical systems, electrical enclosures and mechatronics equipment. You will work with engineering and maintenance teams to develop and maintain preventive maintenance plans and critical spare parts lists for engineering equipment, and will own the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on automated test systems. You will train production operations technicians on maintenance procedures and will ensure that their training keeps pace with improvements to production systems.

Key job responsibilities:

• Develop, augment, and support integration and testing of components, from subsystems to the full spacecraft to determine suitability for flight.
• Work with avionics, payload and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine applicable test cases, and prepare for test execution.
• Own integration campaigns and collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers, software developers tooling teams to deliver a thoroughly tested spacecraft ready for launch.
• Communicate fluidly across a variety of teams to identify product risks and how they will be addressed to ensure mission success.
• Develop complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python.
• Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize and improve testing capabilities and processes.

About the team: The Integrated Vehicle Test team is responsible for development and execution of test plans to ensure reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space. The team's responsibilities include process development, test hardware development and test execution for qualification vehicles and improving and scaling processes for production cadence. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on exciting new responsibilities to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to address complex problems by identifying the scope of the issue and quickly establishing innovative and functional solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of hands-on testing experience.
• 1+ years of experience in design and validation of hardware systems.
• 1+ years of experience in a development environment.
• 1+ years' experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive or consumer electronics systems.
• Experience scripting or programming with at least one of the following: Python.
• Hands on experience with debugging wiring and electrical issues using test equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate in related field.
• Experience scripting in modern programming languages.
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in testing of prototype hardware for aerospace, consumer, automotive, or automation equipment.
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to review and develop written instructions; document work performed, and follow up with engineers and management as required.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $67,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.