Propulsion Functional Technician, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The Propulsion team is seeking a Manufacturing Functional Technician to join the team to support production manufacturing of future flight hardware.

The Propulsion Manufacturing Functional Technician will work within the Amazon Leo Propulsion Manufacturing Team supporting the build and integration of electric propulsion subsystems, including feed systems, thrusters, cathodes, PCBAs, tanks, and the integrated propulsion system.

This technician will be knowledgeable across multiple manufacturing process paths, perform troubleshooting activities, support training programs, and lead process improvement initiatives within their scope. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing experience with flight hardware and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Requirements:

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted

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.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50 / hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

Key job responsibilities

Assemble, fabricate, and process materials into complex manufactured products across propulsion subsystems per engineering documentation and SOPs, following one or more defined process paths.

Learn to perform troubleshooting activities associated with manufacturing products, observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all relevant sources to assist in debug and root cause analysis. Seek guidance when deviation from available procedures is needed.

Learn to perform hardware inspections and document discrepancies. May assist with development stage assemblies and first article builds under guidance of senior peers.

Read, interpret, and work from engineering documentation and drawings following well established processes.

Provide engineers with feedback on tooling, consumables, debug observations, and process issues through structured channels such as MES WOT entries.

Identify training needs for the team and assist in the training of new hires and junior peers to help them scale in their role.

Contribute to process improvement ideas within your project scope, working with leaders and engineers individually or in group settings.

Follow best practices as defined by leaders, lead techs, manuals, and SOPs. Meet productivity and quality standards consistently.

Uphold job and site safety standards and operations protocol. Follow proper procedure when quality or safety issues occur.

Attempt to resolve individual work blockers before escalating. Identify additional tasks once assigned work is complete and communicate to Lead Technician before proceeding.

Utilize MES and SAP systems for production tracking, traceability, and work order documentation. Capture and record data accurately in applicable systems.

May assist with servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine tuning, and testing machines, devices, and equipment.

Attend all relevant technical trainings offered by the organization.

A day in the life

The Propulsion Manufacturing Functional Technician will perform a variety of hardware manufacturing, testing and integration tasks across propulsion subsystems to ensure hardware meets production requirements for flight. They will work closely with engineering teams to provide feedback on processes and identify improvements.

This technician is expected to be knowledgeable across multiple process paths, support peers and new hires, and lead process improvements within their scope. They will utilize MES and SAP systems for daily production tracking and traceability and will actively support the team in resolving work blockers and general operational needs.

A successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and can apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful they will need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

About the team

The Amazon Leo Propulsion Team is responsible for the design and development of the propulsion system which provides maneuvering capability to the spacecraft. The Propulsion Team is made up of a variety of sub-teams which are responsible for various aspects of the development process, such as mechanical design, systems engineering, subject matter experts, manufacturing, and test. This integrated team structure allows direct communication and rapid process feedback while also promoting close collaboration across the team.