Equipment Electrician - Launch Operations, Project Kuiper
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper 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're looking for an excellent Facilities Operations Engineer with expert experience installing, commissioning and troubleshooting custom industrial equipment in a Payload Processing Facility environment. This position will work side by side with Engineering and Production teams to develop creative solutions and take this program from startup, though design validation, into production then maintain equipment to support operations.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 asylumKey job responsibilities- Installing Industrial equipment and machinery - Bring-up and Troubleshooting of equipment - Maintaining and preventative maintenance activities - Machine commissioning and trouble-shooting- Preventative and Breakdown Maintenance operations - Troubleshooting and Maintaining industrial equipment and machinery in production and development environments - Installation of custom equipment and commissioning - Direct support of production equipment A day in the lifeThis is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.- At least 3 years working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining specialty industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment. - Must be willing and able to work with powered lift equipment, i.e. forklifts and aerial lifts at heights > 80’. - Valid Driver’s license and able to satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria.- Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.- 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 checks ...