Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift, Amazon Leo

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

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of technicians through satellite electrical integration, perform electrical test validation and battery charging, and other movements of the spacecraft. This role will also cross train with the propellant loading team. The satellite operations consist of using with tools and equipment like overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand tools. The electrical test consists of operating a power supply system, running scripts and commands, and reviewing data from the spacecraft.

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer will author and update work instructions, ensure operations follow system and process requirements, identify and implement process controls, and drive continuous improvements and corrective actions. This individual with work 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.
• Adhere 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.
• Verify satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry.
• Execute work assigned individually and/or with the team to meet production schedule.
• Evaluate and improve takt time of operations.
• Author and implement work instructions and standard processes.
• Resolve anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with leads, peers, and engineers to improve processes and activities.
• Perform 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.