Hardware Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Avionics

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

We are looking for a Hardware Test 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 havent 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.

Key job responsibilities

Liaison with production on behalf of engineering as the first point of contact for operational support and triage of issues regarding Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) hardware testing and manufacturing.

Work to optimize manufacturing test flows for avionics systems improving quality efficiency rate and overall robustness of the process flow.

Review and approve manufacturing processes and / or work procedures for test of avionics LRUs.

Drive disposition and corrective actions for non-conformances occurring during production testing.

Provide training and improve work instructions for production operators to reduce need for engineering support on repeat issues.

Contribute to Material Review Board (MRB) efforts for avionics PCBAs / subsystems drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of nonconforming materials and provide feedback on findings to PCBA quality and manufacturing engineering partner teams.

Maintain and update test station documentation including troubleshooting guides and work instructions.

Work with the test engineering team to improve test stability reduce test time and guarantee the quality of the measurement data.

Work with production manufacturing engineering to improve process flow and reduce test set up and workmanship errors.

Work with the quality and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure high quality space flight hardware.

Execute test rack commissioning for new production test stations or upgrades to existing stations due to new design revisions.

Coordinate yearly test rack calibration and recommissioning test systems back to production.

Troubleshoot and repair test set ups.

Develop reporting tools on manufacturing KPIs.

Travel to CMs to set up on-site testing and train technicians / operators.

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.

A day in the life

As a Hardware Test Engineer you will work within the avionics engineering team to support production and delivery of satellite avionics hardware Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) into the Amazon Leo satellite integration line. You will be responsible for dispositioning nonconforming parts leading the material review board (MRB) for your system(s) and working with the electrical engineering test engineering test software and manufacturing teams to root-cause issues for both PCBAs / LRUs and test systems. You will support the overall manufacturing test flow and strive for process excellence looking for opportunities to improve yield and efficiency. You will be an expert in how your subsystem(s) are tested and provide training support for manufacturing technicians as well as co-develop and sign off on manufacturing procedures. This position requires a technical understanding of functions of avionics subsystems and strong lab and test skills. You will have the opportunity to dive deep on our PCBA designs and test systems and must be able to effectively work cross-functionally with multiple disciplines.

About the team

Our team design 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!

• 4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

Amazon 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 youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Key Skills

System Design,C / C++,System Architecture,LabView,Military Experience,Systems Engineering,Requirements Management,Sensors,Ethernet,Confluence,Avionics,Aviation Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 105600 - 185000