Lead Test Technician, 2nd Shift, Project Kuiper

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.

The success of Kuiper depends on the quality,

reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of

the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic

environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where

resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of

building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal

next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated

and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of

execution.

Key job responsibilities

This position will work a 4x10 schedule, possible shifts : Back-Half

(Wed-Sat), Day (0600-1630) or Night (1700-0330)

• Lead and

guide a team of Test Technicians by planning, assigning and

executing daily tasks, and assisting with new member onboarding and

training

repair and troubleshooting of Kuiper phased array antennas and

other critical assemblies

safety standards for both product and personnel

daily reports on Integration phased array antenna builds

multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers and calipers

technical documentation

procedures, specifications, and test instructions, some of which

may be ambiguous or incomplete in nature

software programs for conducting tests

inspect your work, as well as others, after completion to ensure

engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work

instruction requirements

manufacturing, design and test engineers to develop, document and

complete activities, including continuous improvement opportunities

purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe and effective work

environment

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.

day in the life

The Lead Test Technician is responsible

for guiding a team of test technicians to test and troubleshoot

critical spaceflight systems for the Kuiper satellite. This team

will work closely with cross-functional engineering, test, quality

and operations teams to deliver Kuiper production hardware at the

final integration and testing level, prior to launch. This position

requires skill and experience in a variety of areas, including PCBA

testing and handling, mechanical assembly, avionics integration,

electrical checkouts and environmental testing. You will be

responsible for ensuring critical tasks to test Kuiper satellites

are performed with high quality, high workmanship and safety

standards, and on time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

test, and / or installation

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS

in a manufacturing environment

aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry,

aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment

environment

hardware and clean room requirements

forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment (including previous

certifications)

machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual

dexterity

reading / writing / creating / understanding technical drawings, work

instructions, test plans and standard operating procedures

mechanical systems, antennas, functional testing and satellite

components

measuring and testing instruments

effectively in a team environment

change roles / responsibilities while working in a high-paced,

challenging work environment

Additional

Requirements :

weekends as needed. Estimated shift times : 1st shift (6 : 00 am –

4 : 30 pm Sun-Wed OR Wed-Sat). Shifts may vary, depending on program

needs

perform repetitive assembly operations

and down ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting,

pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to

perform the functions of this position

least 25 lbs. unassisted

to 5% to different sites and for training

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 you’re applying in isn’t

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

$63,400 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $104,600 / 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.