Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer , Amazon Leo

DescriptionLeo 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.The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of critical electronics components sourced from a global supplier base. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with excellent analytical abilities, technical skills, effective written and verbal communication, and most importantly, a passion for developing a global supply base to produce high‑quality, mission‑critical hardware in volume production.Export Control RequirementDue 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.Key job responsibilitiesThe SQE leads supplier qualification, audits, process controls, failure analysis and continuous improvement to ensure robust, repeatable, and compliant manufacturing at all ties of the supply chainDefine and scale Leo's quality system to ensure early detection of process excursions improving product reliability and wafer component yields in volume manufacturingLead root‑cause analysis for supplier and internal related defects including test failures, device level failures. Oversee screening and qualification flows (burn‑in, thermal cycling, solderability, SEM/EDS, x‑Ray, and other advanced failure investigation and qualification techniquesAbility to influence suppliers and drive performance improvementsOwn systems, tools, and business processes used to manage device traceability and key quality/test metricsRepresent Leo Supplier Quality in cross‑functional initiativesTravel as needed to accomplish program objectivesAS9100D Lead Auditor Trained/CertifiedDirect experience deploying JEDEC/IPC/APQP/PPAP methodologies per AS9145 or equivalent standardsA day in the lifeCollaborates with product development teams as owner of Component quality system requirementsActs with internal customer obsession on behalf of Leo Production by improving reliability, reducing defect rates and driving failure analysisServes as the face of Quality for and component suppliers communicating expectations and resolving issuesFacilitates Component quality as subject matter expert in supplier qualification, device traceability and statistical process controlLeads resolution of quality events utilizing structured failure analysis toolsAbout the teamThe Leo Supplier Quality team is driven to develop a vendor base capable of scaling aerospace quality to new volume and cost levels in order to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment with the opportunity to own quality for key categories and contribute to the design of requirements and systems used across the business. We value data driven decision making, a comfort with ambiguity across multiple simultaneous projects, an ability to earn the trust of our key stakeholders, and delivering results without sacrificing integrity.Basic Qualifications5+ years of experience with analog, digital, and high‑speed circuit design5+ years of experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test proceduresBackground in aerospace, satellite hardware, or telecom infrastructure.Knowledge of plating process, die/package assembly, bonding and contamination control processes both at the device and PCBA Level.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical EngineeringWorking knowledge of IEEE standards applicable to electrical components and interconnectAmazon 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA, San Diego - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annuallyUSA, CA, Sunnyvale - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, Bellevue - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually#J-18808-Ljbffr