Lab Engineer, Avionics Test Team, Avionics - Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.  Our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We seek professionals who are eager to join an ambitious project that continues to push the state of the art in satellite system design, verification test, and operations.  We are looking for an Avionics Lab Engineer who combines superb technical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. You will work with a team of top-notch engineers and will collaborate with multiple spacecraft design, test, and operations teams. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on tens of millions of people.  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. Key job responsibilities Configure and maintain lab computing systems (Windows/Ubuntu) ·        Execute design verification and qualification tests, test rack and electrical enclosure design ·        Oversee lab spaces, implement 5S organization principles, order consumables, track assets and inventory, and coordinate logistics with shipping/receiving ·        Troubleshoot and repair avionics circuits ·        Read electrical schematics, interpret mechanical drawings, and install wiring for low voltage electrical and electronic devices ·        Perform soldering and identify/handle RF cables and connectors (e.g., SMA) ·        Assemble test racks, cabinets, wire harnesses, and automation equipment ·        Write work instructions, assess and improve processes, and maintain attention to detail during routine operations A day in the life As an Amazon Leo Lab Engineer, you will be hands-on every day — assembling test hardware, soldering RF and electrical connectors, and keeping lab spaces clean and organized. You will set up and maintain Windows and Linux based systems, perform design verification and qualification tests and troubleshoot electrical issues.

Our team designs, tests, and delivers avionics subsystems such as the flight computer, power management and delivery, RF, and sensing subsystems on the satellite bus. Our team designs and delivers the test systems that enable qualifying and acceptance testing these hardware subsystems for the satellite. We take ownership and work hard to deliver the highest quality solutions to support the long-term success of Amazon Leo. This team consists of a broad set of technical backgrounds, and we look forward to welcoming people that are excited to help us deliver broadband internet to underserved communities!