Amazon Kuiper Infrastructure LLC

Corporate Operations, Hardware Development, alexa and amazon devices

ManufacturingEngineer-LaunchPayloadProcessingFacility,ProjectKuiper

$87–185k Merritt Island, Florida, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Manufacturing Engineer - Launch Payload Processing Facility, Project Kuiper at Amazon Kuiper Infrastructure LLC. Skills: Satellite processing, Electrical test, Hardware assembly, Test systems. Lead technicians through satellite offloading. Process through cleanroom”

What You'll Achieve.

Increase operation efficiency; Reduce non-conformances

Industry & Context.

Corporate Operations, Hardware Development, alexa and amazon devices
Problems you'll solve

Root cause investigations; Corrective actions

Eligibility Requirements

US citizen or national, US permanent resident, Lawfully admitted into the U.S. as refugee, Granted asylum, Off-shift work, Weekend work, Extended travel up to 25% annually, Domestic travel, International travel, Yellow Fever vaccine, Other immunization requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent, 2+ years' experience working with space flight hardware in a mechanical integration and test system, Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and in a clean room, Experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (including previous certifications), Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport, Must meet customs entry requirements, Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background check

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Six Sigma tools, Lean techniques, PMP or similar standards preferred, Knowledge of material and manufacturing methods

What You'll Do.

Lead technicians through satellite offloading

Process through cleanroom

Perform electrical test validation

Perform battery charging

Author and update work instructions

Ensure operations follow system requirements

Ensure operations follow process requirements

Identify process controls

Implement process controls

Drive continuous improvements

Drive corrective actions

Work with Launch Operations teams

Work with engineering

Implement manufacturing processes

Adhere to safety requirements

Adhere to safety standards

Adhere to safety procedures

Perform final assembly

Verify satellite health

Command satellite telemetry

Monitor satellite telemetry

Execute work assigned

Meet production schedule

Define rigging diagrams

Define lift operations

Validate commissioning lift equipment

Implement work instructions

Implement standard processes

Implement corrective actions

Maintain mechanical ground equipment

Collaborate with leads

Collaborate with peers

Collaborate with engineers

Ensure efficient work environment

Ensure safe work environment

Ensure effective work environment

Use precision calibrated tools

Use electrical test equipment tools

Mentor new team members

Mentor junior team members

Lead root cause investigations

Implement production controls

Use engineering best practices

Increase operation efficiency

Reduce non-conformances

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional organizations; Launch Operations teams; Engineering teams; Quality teams; Manufacturing teams

Process & Methodology

PMP

Full Job 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. 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. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, throughput, and security of the products delivered. It is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As part of the Kuiper team, you will support resolution of difficult problems that have high impact, and help create a brand new set of launch site processes and standards. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while maintaining the highest standards of execution. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of technicians through satellite offloading from shipping system, processing through the cleanroom, performing electrical test validation and battery charging, and other movements of the spacecraft. 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 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 engi

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