Sr. Hardware Test Engineer, Avionics

Description

Come work at Amazon! Innovation is part of our DNA!

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.

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

We are looking for a Sr. 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 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

• 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.
• Lead 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.

A day in the life

As a Sr. 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 Kuiper 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 Project Kuiper. 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!

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

7+ years demonstrated experience in a design, test, or production manufacturing role with new or established product lines in production.

Experience with manufacturing test flows and automation within space, automotive, industrial, or consumer electronics industries.

Experience or familiarity with root cause analysis of electronic devices.

Experience with lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, electronic loads, power supplies, network analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, etc.

Experience testing with SoCs, DRAMs, FPGAs, multi-gigabit interfaces, power converters, sensors, operational amplifiers, and ADCs / DACs,.

Experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools.

Experience with complex board designs, including high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, vehicle control systems, and / or motor & actuator control electronics.

Experience with debugging designs with microprocessors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years demonstrated experience in a design, test, or production manufacturing role with new or established product lines in production.

Experience across a whole product lifecycle, from conception to sustained production.

Experience in statistical analysis of manufacturing and test processes (MSA, Gage R&R, capability studies).

Experience with space hardware qualification (MIL Std 1540 / SMC-S-016) and test campaigns.

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.

Experience with setup, control and automation of lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, electronic loads, power supplies, network analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, etc.

Experience with control and automation of thermal chambers for hardware product testing.

Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects from inception to mature execution.

Fundamental knowledge of PCBA manufacturing and test flows.

Solid understanding of PCBA bring-up, test, and debug.

Experience with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.) to decompose manufacturing process efficiency, yields, etc.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600 / 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.