Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Merritt Island, Florida, USA

Amazon Leo 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, f ...

Job description

Amazon Leo 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.

Key job responsibilities

The Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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 engineering and quality.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical, fast-paced, and collaborative setting ; is able to interpret technical requirements and turn them into actionable steps ; is knowledgeable with assembly and test of flight hardware.

This role is for 2nd shift but upon hiring/onboarding, the candidate will work 1st shift to train and onboard before transition to 2nd shift.

• Planning material flow and implementing manufacturing processes for satellite handling and testing operations.
• Adhere to safety requirements, standards and procedures in all work locations.
• Final assembly and test of the Amazon Leo satellites using various ground systems in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment.
• Verify satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry.
• Execute work assigned individually and/or with the team to meet production schedule.
• Define rigging diagrams and lift operations and the process and validation of commissioning lift equipment.
• Interface with cross-functional teams for payload processing facility commissioning and setup validation.
• Evaluate and improve takt time of operations.
• Author and implement work instructions and standard processes.
• Resolve anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Responsible for maintenance and calibration of mechanical ground equipment and tooling.
• Collaborate with leads, peers, and engineers to improve processes and activities.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment.
• Able to obtain and maintain licenses, and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i.e. forklift, crane, electrical).
• Able to use pallet jacks and forklifts for hardware movement.
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
• Use electrical test equipment tools multi-meters, breakout boxes, and harnesses.
• Mentor new and junior team members.
• Operations will occur primarily on second-shift, Monday-Friday but off-shift and weekend work may be required depending on production/launch schedule.
• Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

A day in the life

The 2nd Shift Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer will spend majority of their day on the shop floor leading a team of technicians through satellite receiving and offload operations through electrical checkout and battery charging.

They will work with other engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to setup, operate, and maintain the electrical checkout equipment and the satellite receiving/offload mechanical ground equipment.

They will lead root cause investigations and implement production controls and corrective actions. They will use engineering best practices in a safe, repeatable manner to increase operation efficiency and reduce non-conformances. The 2nd Shift engineer will also ensure clear communication is passed between shift handoffs.

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer will have experience in space hardware assembly, integration, and test, with a particular focus on mechanical handling and electrical test systems.

About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members.

Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
• General knowledge in Operational Excellence System (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.).
• University or extracurricular experience with mechanical design, build, and test.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position.
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background check.
• 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).
• 1+ years' experience authoring and executing mechanical and test work instructions.
• 2+ years' experience working with space flight hardware in a mechanical integration and test system.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with handson satellite or other flighthardware assembly build and integration, rework, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with electrically energized systems.
• Experience in a fastpaced processing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with handling and tracking systems for continuous material flow to manufacturing lines.
• 1+ years' experience defining test and operation requirements.
• Familiar with QTP/ATP, production test methods, and use of data acquisitions and collection systems.
• Familiar with satellite builds and launch operations.

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.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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USA, FL, Merritt Island - 96, ,000.00 USD annually