Description

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.

This role is responsible for keeping aerospace environmental test production running smoothly. You will troubleshoot issues that technicians encounter during daily testing, resolving problems with test setup, equipment, and IT infrastructure. With your expertise in environmental testing procedures, equipment, and basic Python scripting, you will identify root causes and implement corrective actions to maximize productivity and product quality.

Key job responsibilities

This position will work a standard 5x8 schedule, Monday-Friday

Serve as a point of support for test equipment and processes and unblock issues arising during test operations

Troubleshoot and identify ultimate root cause of issues in test processes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Partner with IT Infrastructure professionals to resolve networking/communication issues with test equipment

Establish and increase the efficiency of environmental test processes to maximize output and enable products to rapidly transition from engineering development to rate production

Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time and increase productivity

Establish production processes for 5S, FOD control, tool management, calibration procedures and visual management of production tooling and equipment

Enable production test autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work procedures, and automating actions

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.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Automotive hardware testing environment

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, or equivalent

1+ years hands-on environmental test experience, vibration, shock, acoustic in compliance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, or MIL-STD-1540.

1+ years of project management of technical projects

1+ years working with Data Acquisition systems

Familiar with installing test instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Automotive hardware testing environment

Basic automation experiences (python or similar) for troubleshooting automated test scripts

Environmental test equipment operation experience

Understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation selection

Experience developing processes and tooling

Experience running force limited vibration testing.

Experience developing hardware testing procedures.

Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.

Experience commissioning and troubleshooting test equipment.

Demonstrated ability to scale production rate capability.

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 $89,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $189,900/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.