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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.Come work at Amazon!As a Hardware Development Engineer (HDE), you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s inter-disciplinary team to design and deliver hardware for the payload. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced 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.Key job responsibilitiesAs a HDE, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced electronic products. You will own or contribute to the following: • Design digital and analog and/or RF circuits in collaboration with various teams • Design and optimization of different blocks of electronics sub-systems. • Design for high speed and FPGA circuitry. • Optimize board design for high-speed clocks, transmission lines and their terminations. • Design and optimization of different blocks of electronics sub-systems. • Perform schematic capture and lead PCB layout implementation. • Work with software teams to determine requirements for FPGA and processor designs.• Bring up Linux on embedded systems. • Support flow-down requirement definitions and generate test plans/procedures • Board bring-up and perform test campaigns of modules and subsystems • Support design automated test systems, test fixtures and factory test• Work in the lab environment with various equipment like Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Network Analyzers, etc. A day in the lifeAs a HDE, you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment to design and deliver hardware for space. This requires the ability to work from concept to production. Candidates must be comfortable to work in the lab to debug and verify their designs. About the teamThey cover a wide range technical areas from power supplies, high speed digital, mixed signal, and RF. So members of this team need to be comfortable in multiple domains.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience · 3+ years of experience in hardware development across full product life cycle.- 3+ years of experience in using schematic capture tool and PCB layout viewer- 3+ years of experience board bring up and debugging in lab environment- 3+ years of experience using lab equipment including soldering irons, hand-tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers ...

Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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 are seeking an experienced Hardware Development Engineer with a focus in Harness Engineering to join our Mechanical Engineering team. Key job responsibilities- Harnessing design for satellite system requiring interfacing across mechanical, electrical and payload design owners, trading various configurations to identify best overall solution for reliability, manufacturability, test, integration, and cost.- Support make vs buy decisions, design reviews, and implement manufacturing and integration plans optimized for high rate production.- Engage various component suppliers and Harnessing manufacturing vendors for component & assembly level qualification.- Design/develop specifications and produce/procure power/data harnesses which meets electrical design requirements including current rating, targeted power loss, shielding, grounding and EMI/EMC.- Define and perform/oversee harness qualification and acceptance tests for launch environments and operation through mission life, including test fixture fabrication for prototype evaluations, and deliver all development and flight hardware per vehicle schedules- Create 3D CAD routings, 2D manufacturing drawings, schematics, and assembly installation drawings.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 lifeAs a Hardware Design Engineer focused on Harness design, you will be working closely with all hardware sub-system and support teams on a daily basis. You will be asked to utilize first principles thinking to help troubleshoot electrical and integration issues that relate to harnessing. You will work to innovate on behalf of our customers and solve complex problems with novel hardware design. You will play an integral part in requirements gathering for harness product development and will have opportunities to influence other engineering teams to develop the best product to delight our customers.About the teamOn the Harnessing Team, each member has the freedom to explore new ideas and explore their feasibility. Collaboration is critical to success and is always a high priority both within the team, as well as when working with other teams. While you are an individual contributor, it is still expected that each member takes ownership when needed. No job/task is beneath any member.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS in mechanical, or electrical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.- 3+ years of experience in the design, development, test, qualification and acceptance tests, workmanship criteria and integration of spacecraft harnessing.- 3+ years of experience with CAD routing tools- 1+ years of experience in selection and qualification of components - connectors, backshells, wire, fiber, contacts, splices, solder, shielding, and coax products.- 1+ years of experience in the selection of wiring based on current de-rating, voltage drop analysis, shielding effectiveness, temperature, environment, outgassing and mechanical strength. ...

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.The Electrical Engineer will be a member of the Kuiper Inter-Satellite Link Avionics team, focusing on the design of the various electrical functions including analog sensor signal conditioning and processing, analog actuator control, and overall monitoring and control across spacecraft interfaces.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 responsibilitiesIn this role, you will be expected to lead a variety of tasks, from board design and component selection, to layout review and board bring-up and test. You will be responsible for ensuring high quality and innovative designs, while also supporting other Project Kuiper colleagues with reviewing and improving board and other electrical designs.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience- 3+ years of experience in hardware development across the full product life cycle (concept to production at scale) in Consumer Electronics, Power Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Communications fields or combination thereof.- Experience with board reliability designs.- Experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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 serve a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.Project Kuiper is seeking a talented, self-directed marketing leader to build and execute our B2C marketing plans across the US and Canada. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in an exciting, fast-growing business, working with global and cross-functional colleagues, while delivering the North America upper funnel marketing plan. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Consumer Marketing, you will work autonomously to deliver successful marketing programs across the US and Canada, focused on growing critical metrics including Awareness, Consideration, Preference and Intent. Success in this role will require you to thrive in an ambiguous environment, guided by global strategy and leadership feedback as you regularly report on your plans and results up to VP level.The ideal candidate for this role has the experience and ability to develop large-scale, complex marketing strategies and execute at scale through building, managing and influencing internal and external resources and stakeholders.Key job responsibilities- Deliver cross-functional marketing plans designed to grow our most critical metrics.- Build, manage and influence internal and external team resources and support to rapidly and consistently execute world-class marketing campaigns and programs at the highest standard.- Collaborate with Marketing Intelligence teams to monitor business metrics and regularly report on performance up to VP level, adjusting strategically and tactically as needed.- Deliver continuous improvement programs which consistently drive increased efficiency and effectiveness across a wide range of key metrics at country and region level.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 lifeThis is a highly visible, high impact role on the Kuiper Marketing team. You will be a key voice in global decision-making and delivering the marketing strategy for North America. A typical day will involve strategic decision-making, stakeholder management, organizational growth planning, execution through influencing close partner teams, budget and operational planning, and more. In this role you will be expected to deliver autonomously and under the ambiguity which accompanies a fast-growing early-stage business.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, business or equivalent- Consumer Brand Marketing experience in a technology or telecommunications company, ideally for a new product or service ...

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.Have you ever wanted to become involved in the global development and rollout of satellite earth stations for a high-performance satellite constellation? We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Satellite Communications ground integration and test engineer to join Project Kuiper's ground systems team. You be a team contributor in the rollout, integration, test, and troubleshooting of the Kuiper Ground Gateway systems. The role will support the development, scale, and execution of our highly efficient Ground Gateway build strategy. Kuiper ground gateway are deployed to enable our low-latency, high-speed broadband satellite communication constellation allowing Amazon to serve un-served and under-served communities around the world.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 responsibilitiesIn this role you will:- Become a key member of the Ground Systems Integration and test team working directly with our site build teams.- Support development, integration, and ongoing build operations of ground gateway antenna and terminal test systems, both fielded and in build.- Work closely with implementation teams to troubleshoot issues, perform data driven analysis of results, and make recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.- Support the rest of the Ground Systems team along with our suppliers in the identification and execution of design corrective actions improve site build defects and improve site built automation efforts- Aid in the development of optimized field deployment integration and operational readiness test programs - Aid in the development of automated tests that further improve in site build defect discovery and correction enabling deployment of Kuiper’s innovative Ground Gateway System- Communicate regularly on status, risk, and change control.- Help teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes.A day in the lifeAs a Integration and Test Engineer, you will support execution of Kuiper’s ground integration and site build test activities. You will become a subject expert on the Kuiper ground system design and will be called upon frequently as such to support critical troubleshooting activities. You will help develop and will work extensively with the Gateway terminal test systems to validate supplier product updates relative to site deployment and troubleshoot system issues.About the teamThe Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, and installation of Kuiper’s Ground and TT&C Gateways. Our Ground Gateways enable high data rate, low latency communications between Kuiper points of presence and our Low Earth Orbit Satellite constellation. The team works closely with Ground Infrastructure Services, Networks, Regulatory, Payload Test, and RF Systems teams to ensure Kuiper provides a seamless customer experience.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years in integration and test and/or product verification and validation roles- 1+ years using RF and Network test equipment associated with SATCOM communications- 1+ years in development and deployment of automated tests- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience-education ...

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit communications satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to under-served communities around the earth.The Supply Chain and Intellectual Property Security (SCIPS) team is looking for a detailed oriented, results-driven, customer-centric, Inventory Accountability Specialist with experience in per-production development and manufacturing of semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) chips and fully assembled devices. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of all phases of the end-to-end semiconductor IC and device product lifecycle, development methodologies and manufacturing flows/dependencies/cycle-times. They combine hands on experience in a manufacturing environment, extensive knowledge on inventory management, program management, and understand product/material movement throughout the supply chain. The successful candidate will be able to lead aligning both external vendor teams and internal stakeholders in complex program plans for on-time development and deployment. The Inventory Accountability Specialist, will be responsible for identifying and executing mitigations to combat schedule risks, ensure quality specification adherence, and provide status reporting and project health metrics. To be successful you are a proactive owner who is comfortable operating independently. You are passionate about semiconductors, NPI, inventory tracking, and Kuiper’s prospective customer and societal impact. You are excited by solving difficult challenges and contributing to launching a space-craft and user terminal network that meet performance, quality, and availability objectives.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 responsibilitiesIn this role you will* Execute inventory control procedures for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mass-Production (MP)* This will include: Raw goods, Finish Goods, MRB, & Scrap * Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies * Track and document compliance at Amazon Kuiper Facilities and 3rd Party locations through the entire manufacturing lifecycle * Support cross-functional teams in forecasting demand for critical components* Maintain accurate inventory records and implement inventory control best practices* Assist in developing and implementing security standards for prototype management* Monitor and report on inventory metrics and trendsAbout the teamAbout the team:The Kuiper Security Team is responsible for protecting critical assets and intellectual property throughout Kuiper's development and manufacturing processes. As part of Amazon's broader Devices and Services division, we implement security solutions for one of Amazon's most innovative initiatives, such as Project Kuiper. Our team operates at the intersection of space technology, hardware security, and supply chain management, working closely with hardware engineers, product teams, and operations personnel to ensure the security and integrity of our satellite and ground station components. We implement robust control systems and processes that maintain Kuiper's security and compliance standards while supporting the program's ambitious manufacturing and deployment goals. By joining our team, you'll be part of a group that's helping to revolutionize global connectivity while ensuring the protection of Amazon's most innovative space technology assets. You'll work alongside security professionals, engineers, and operations experts who are passionate about maintaining the integrity of Kuiper's supply chain and protecting our intellectual property within Amazon's Devices and Services ecosystem.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* 5+ years of customer-facing product development and product management, including defining, launching, and optimizing product and services experience* 5+ years experience in inventory management in the consumer products and/or semiconductor area* Proven experience in brand protection and intellectual property protection* Experience leading and conducting audit programs* Ability to work on-site and in an office location with 20-40% domestic travel and 20% international travel* Experience with inventory control systems and ERP platforms* Demonstrated experience in supply chain operations and logistics ...

As a member of Kuiper Payload System Characterization team, you will be responsible for designing user and control plane verification mechanisms to characterize ground/satellite gateways, customer terminals and customer satellites. Come and join the innovative and unique wireless project “Kuiper”. You would be focused on designing and developing the system which will verify various subsystems in Kuiper. You will be a key member of a cross functional team of innovators, working on unique wireless technology that will enable millions of people to stay connected. 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• Design and architecture use cases to verify various subsystems in Kuiper• Conduct data-flow performance analysis and vet different designs • Build scalable architecture of verification use cases in both control and user plane to stress Kuiper-System• Specify interface-APIs to both network layer and physical layer for injecting/poking data BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- - Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

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.This role is for a highly dynamic and motivated individual that will work on with manufacturing engineers to construct instructions and processes for technicians performing test operations. To be successful in this role you will need to define, procure, setup, and maintain test fixtures and test support equipment. You will partner with fixture and harnessing teams to ensure component standardization across the program. You will create the foundational production system standards and processes needed to achieve rate production.Key job responsibilities-This position will work a 5x8 schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.- Serve as a point of support for environmental test equipment and processes- Create spacecraft hardware test procedures for technicians (standard operating procedures) and unblock issues arising during test operations- Establish and increase the efficiency of environmental test processes to maximize output and enable products to rapidly transition from engineering development to rate production- Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time and increase productivity- Troubleshoot and identify ultimate root cause of issues in environmental test processes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence- Establish production processes for 5S, FOD control, tool management, calibration procedures and visual management of production tooling and equipment- Enable production test autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work procedures, and automating actionsExport 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 lifeThe Lab Engineer will assist in development and production satellite manufacturing in the environmental test domain. This position will join the team at an exciting moment, with an opportunity to help form the building blocks of creating a truly unique production system. We value data driven decision making, a comfort in dealing with ambiguous situations across multiple projects, and an ability to earn trust of various stakeholders to deliver high quality results.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Automotive hardware testing environment- 1+ years hands-on environmental test experience, vibration, shock, acoustic in compliance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, or MIL-STD-1540.- 1+ years of project management of technical projects- Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical schematics and Piping and instrumentation drawings.- 1+ years working with Data Acquisition systems- Familiar with installing test instrumentation ...

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.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- Setup and operate 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers- Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.- Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements- Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.- Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.- Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)- Capable of lifting/moving 30-50 lbs A day in the lifeThe successful candidate will have extensive experience machining tight tolerance aerospace components. The desired candidate will have experience in a fast paced machining environment and will have the ability to respond quickly to interruptions and requests to support test teams.About the teamThe Kuiper machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of machine shop experience operating CNC equipment (multi-axis mills, lathes, routers…).- 2+ years experience machining tight tolerance, high value components ...

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.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- Setup and operate 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers- Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.- Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements- Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.- Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.- Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)- Capable of lifting/moving 30-50 lbs A day in the lifeThe successful candidate will have extensive experience machining tight tolerance aerospace components. The desired candidate will have experience in a fast paced machining environment and will have the ability to respond quickly to interruptions and requests to support test teams.About the teamThe Kuiper machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of machine shop experience operating CNC equipment (multi-axis mills, lathes, routers…).- 2+ years experience machining tight tolerance, high value components ...

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.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- Driving and developing departmental continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation.- Operation of environmental test chambers (Thermal cycling, vacuum, HALT/HASS.) Lead process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures- Assemble tooling and assist with equipment maintenance.- Lead daily team meeting facilitation, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.- Support new-hire training programs within your department and contribute to development and modification of training programs. You develop training plans for your team and are responsible for implementing training programs within your department.- Drive safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance.Additional Requirements:- Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: Friday - Sunday 4:30AM-6:00PM. Shift will vary, depending on program needs- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position- Willing to move between locations depending on program needs- Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassistedExport 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 lifeThe Lead Space Simulation Technician will identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on both early hardware development testing and setting the stage for later production hardware manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and is able to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.About the teamWe are a group of Technicians with well over 20 years of diverse skills and experience. Each team member brings in willingness to train and positive team energy. Some tasks you may be an individual contributor, but may also work in a group environment to achieve organizational goals. This group of Technicians thrived in success by working as a team. We are currently in research and development but moving towards production environment.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or equivalent- 2+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace / Medical, etc.)- 2+ years of hands-on work in test lab environment, using basic hand tools- 2+ years experience in a fast-paced production environment with Flight Hardware- Minimum 2 years of environmental test experience performing at least one of the following: Vibration Testing Shock Testing Acoustic Testing Thermal Testing Thermal Vacuum Testing ...

An Integration and Automation Engineer in Project Kuiper - MAC Software Development team is responsible for (1) Integration of the the MAC sub-system with the control-plane, data-plane and radio subsystems of the satellite payload and ground systems, and (2) Test Automation for driving the MAC-SW running on Kuiper payload HW and the RF instrumentation and test set ups (VSA, VNA, VSGs, Satellite Channel Emulators, anechoic chamber control etc.). The engineer will develop integration and test plans working closely with systems engineering, software engineering and hardware engineering and RF integration teams, and develop software in Python/C/C++/LabView for triggering system use cases, executing tests, collecting results and generating reports.Ideal candidate will have integration and test automation experience one or more areas of cellular wireless communication, optical fiber communications, satellite communications switching and routing, industrial control systems, aerospace or instrumentation engineering. Strong scripting skills required in Python and experience with exposure to LabView or similar. Experience of using RF test equipment is desirable. Experience with developing SW C/C++ will be desirable. Export Control RequirementDue 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- Software development in Python/LabView/C/C++/Rust- Integration and test plans development closely working with systems engineering, software engineering and hardware engineering and RF integration teams- Develop integration and test automation for driving the MAC-SW running on Kuiper payload HW and the RF instrumentation and test set ups (VSA, VNA, VSGs, Satellite Channel Emulators, anechoic chamber control etc.), for triggering system use cases, executing tests, collecting results and generating reports.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experience- 2+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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. As a first shift supervisor, you will be engaged in installing, commissioning, and maintaining specialty equipment with the ultimate goal of supporting satellites from the stages of early testing, integration, through to launch and on to production stability. You will maintain complex mechanical, electrical and vacuum chambers to ensure their efficient operations and reliable testing. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s inter-disciplinary team to ensure that critical needs and demands on second shift are being met. You will be essential in the on-time delivery of hardware capable of achieving mission success as you are directly responsible for all equipment supporting these functions, and will have broad scope and autonomy to fill all gaps between equipment concept and operations. You will work closely with your second shift team members to ensure critical pass downs and communications are being provided daily. You will lead the charge to develop, improve, review and maintain the preventative maintenance program while ensuring appropriate procedures in place to supporting spacecraft testing and builds. Key job responsibilities- Hands on installation of mechanical systems, electrical sub-systems, and troubleshooting related to a variety of manufacturing equipment - Develop, design, and implement solutions to difficult problems with a sense of urgency - Establish preventative maintenance programs from concept to implementation - Maintain the operation of equipment and systems in the areas of responsibilities such as: Compressed air, electrical distribution, TVAC, thermal chambers, shock and vibe test equipment - Manage internal and external maintenance technicians - Coordinate, schedule and manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines - Ensure all environmental, health safety procedures are followed by onsite personnel - Work across teams to develop clear and concise project details for mechanical, electrical, and machine functionality requirements allowing for expedient installations leading to successful operations - Coordinate with engineering, operations, contractors, and maintenance teams to define design facility requirements for specialty equipment during initial stages of design through completion of installation - Establish effective relationships with teams across the program - Develop an understanding of local permit processes - Manage critical spare parts budgets for K.E.G. as equipment is being defined, installed and operated.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.About the teamThe Kuiper Equipment Group supports the Space Simulation and Manufacturing teams by installing, commissioning, and maintaining equipment that will provide screening and testing of satellite hardware. The lab has the capability to perform testing in the R&D, Proto-Flight, Qualification and Flight test phases. This will be done utilizing equipment in the lab such as electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers and other equipment to simulate the space environment while assuming responsible for assembly, integration, and test of satellite hardware and the associated equipment and facility definition required to achieve production rates.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years in aerospace production and manufacturing maintenance or relevant trade experience- Previous TVAC and Thermal chamber experience- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing- Experience working with and managing third party vendors ...

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.Come work at Amazon!As the lead, you will own the successful delivery of the satellite RF Hardware such as TTNC and GNSS solution into the overall Kuiper program. Consequently, you will work with senior management and program management to plan, schedule, and execute delivery of various subsystems. This position requires a technical understanding of RF concepts, mixed signal designs, and FPGA workflows. Must be able to work effectively cross-functionally with multiple disciplines. In this role you will:- Lead a team of RF and mixed signal engineers to develop, qualify, and produce high performance space hardware- Drive hardware designs forward and ensure successful release.- Own delivery of subsystems to various internal customers, including satellite integration and payload integration.- Manage inter-dependencies with other teams to ensure tight alignment for successful subsystem deliveries.- Work with test team to ensure automation and test execution is ready and available for use.- Identify issues and gaps and drive them to closure.- Provide clear and concise reporting to upper management.- Organize, plan, and execute hardware bring-up and DVT campaigns.- Lead hardware and software integration efforts.- Derive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks- Evaluate systems and directs design modifications.- Be responsible for generating, reviewing and implementing engineering change orders.- Troubleshoot and repairs circuits and fixtures.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- Will work cross-functionally on collaboration to fluently engage with diverse engineering disciplines, effectively advocate for RF system requirements, and ensure alignment for overall system success.- Assist in the design of modem hardware, and Ka-Band circuitry- Develop Microwave and millimeter wave RF hardware requirements and end to and system test plans.- Works closely with the production test team to define test fixture requirements that identifies any manufacturing circuit error. - Develop, designs, and test of high-power RF/microwave components, subsystems and systems.- Derive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks- Performs root cause analysis on products, technical problems, processes and documentation.- Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architectural definition- Deriving top-level specifications for RF links and RF and antenna subsystems- Participate in subsystem design and prototyping, schematic capture, prototype bring-up and debugging, hardware bug tracking, functional verification, and signal characterization- Evaluate and characterize prototypes and RF components- Support manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF avionics components and systems- Coordinates schedule and cost forecasting with the project Manager and Program Manager.- Directs design engineering personnel in the design and development.- Evaluates systems and directs design modifications.- Responsible for generating, reviewing and implementing engineering change orders.- Troubleshoots and repairs circuits and fixtures.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or 7+ years of equivalent relevant experience- 3+ years of managing teams- Experience coordinating amongst diverse disciplines (software, production, reliability) to drive full-lifecycle system development- Experience with RF/ microwave design expertise in Power, Low Noise and Driver Amplifier design for commercial and military communications receivers, transmitters and sub-systems up to 50 GHz.- Experience with analog, digital and mixed mode circuit design and layout.- Ability to plan, direct, and manage project work.- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.- Excellent math aptitude, written and communication skills.- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. ...

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 technical leader, who has a demonstrated track record of building strong engineering teams and delivering complex solutions, to lead the Test Engineering team for the Satellite Avionics Bus. 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• Lead the vision and execution for test system development.• Work with key stakeholders across hardware and software development teams to define test strategy and requirements.• Define electrical component and subsystem test plans as needed to ensure robust electrical designs for space applications.• Lead the planning and execution of design verification test, qualification, reliability, and production test campaigns for avionics subsystems.• Hire, lead, and guide the various aspects of the test engineering team through test system architecture, equipment selection, PCB design, harness design, test system build and integration, and test system commissioning and delivery to customers.• Develop and manage processes, including test system design reviews, test plan reviews, test readiness reviews, and test results reviews.• Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, RF engineering, mechanical engineering, software, reliability, manufacturing, program management, etc.A day in the lifeAs the Test Engineering Manager, you and your team will develop and deliver test systems for avionics subsystems for both development and production test. You will be responsible for development test campaigns, which include board level electrical design verification test, LRU qualification test, and reliability test. You will lead the definition and deployment of your test systems to production test, which include external and internal manufacturing test.About the teamOur team designs and delivers the test systems that enable qualifying and acceptance testing the hardware subsystems for the flight computer, power delivery, and RF systems on the satellite avionics bus. You and your team will lead design verification, qualification, and reliability testing of our avionics subsystems, and deliver test systems to development and production test workstreams.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.• 3+ years of managing an engineering team.• 7+ years designing and/or testing with SoCs, DRAMs, FPGAs, multi-gigabit interfaces, power converters, sensors, operational amplifiers, ADCs/DACs, high speed printed circuit boards, and harnessing.• Experience developing requirements, test plans, and test procedures for design verification, qualification, and/or manufacturing test.• Experience designing and delivering test systems to support design verification, qualification, reliability, and/or manufacturing testing. ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 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 are looking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Kuiper satellites. 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- Follow work instructions and safety procedures- Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other complex aerospace builds- Participate in process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory- You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables - Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance - Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations- Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated- Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems- Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)- Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety proceduresExport 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.Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50 / hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.Additional Requirements: Willing to work 4 / 10s as assigned:2nd shift: 5:00pm - 3:30am Sunday -Wednesday OR Wednesday - Saturday- Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Shift will vary, depending on program needs.- Flexible working/commuting in between site locations Redmond, WA and Kirkland, WA- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position - Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification• 1+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches)• 1+ years working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system• Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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 experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead Battery Pack production development.As the lead Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable unit at Project Kuiper, you will be directly responsible for the production process development, introduction, improvement, & maintenance of a key module on our spacecraft. You’ll be the leading technical voice for a team of lab engineers, assembly/test technicians working on the product, solving challenging technical problems associated with manufacturing and delivering a battery pack for integration on a spacecraft and ultimately to space.You will serve as a key lynchpin connection design/development, factory operations, quality engineering, program management, and more as you drive the manufacturing processes, we use from initial production introduction to full rate production.You’ll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity, exceptional quality, and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. You’ll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation.Key job responsibilities- Develop and maintain all manufacturing artifacts (MBOM, Routing, Work Order Template, Work Instructions, etc.).- Become the subject matter expert in the build and test processes of manufacturing a battery pack- Serve as the catalyst to un-block and improve production processes through direct production support with non-conformances, troubleshooting, process improvement activities, and training.- Conceptualize, design, develop, and improve production processes (assembly, integration, test processes).- Serve as primary technical interface to development team for Battery Pack assembly and test, participating as the lead technical voice from the factory in Design Reviews, key technical escalations, and new product development activities.- Own the capacity increase roadmap for production including defining the relevant capital equipment required for rate increase and helping to lead the design, procurement, install, and qualification of new rate enabling equipment.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- 50% - On the shop floor, working with production teams to implement new processes, review & solve key technical blockers in production, performing production development testing, etc.- 40% - Independent development work such as identifying and implementing key production improvement actions, acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures, developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase, process simplification, etc.- 10% - Meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Electrical) or related discipline, or equivalent experience- 2+ year experience with integrating, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems- 2+ year experience with Computer Aided Design tools such as Solidworks or NX/Unigraphics- Familiarity with Low-Rate Manufacturing Environments & New Product Introduction- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles- Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC, or related technologies/processes- Technical writing experience, including work instructions, standard operating procedures and/or test plans- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production- Experience with the project management of technical projects ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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 a Manufacturing Engineer to lead production development.As the Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable unit at Project Kuiper, you will be directly responsible for the production process development, introduction, improvement, & maintenance of a key module on our next generation spacecraft. You’ll be the leading technical voice for a team of manufacturing engineers working on the product, solving challenging technical problems associated with delivering an ultra-high-performing optical, electrical, and mechatronic module to space. You will serve as a key lynchpin connection design/development, factory operations, quality engineering, program management, and more as you drive the manufacturing processes, we use from initial production introduction to full rate production. You will leverage your expertise in systems design to partner with development on the design of future iterations of the system and sub-assembly and our associated production test systems & tooling. You’ll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity, exceptional quality, and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. You’ll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation.Key job responsibilities- Conceptualize, design, develop, and improve production processes (assembly, integration, test processes) through collaboration/leadership of a team of manufacturing engineers.- Serve as primary technical interface to development team, participating as the lead technical voice from the factory in Design Reviews, key technical escalations, and new product development activities.- Support operations team directly by being a high solving power engineer, capable of bringing multiple diverging technical perspectives together in high pressure escalation moments such as quality containments.- Own the capacity increase roadmap for production including defining the relevant capital equipment required for rate increase and helping to lead the design, procurement, install, and qualification of new rate enabling equipment.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- 25% - On the shop floor, working with production teams to implement new processes, review & solve key technical blockers in production, performing production development testing, etc.- 25% - Independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions, acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures, developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase, process simplification, etc.- 40% - Meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.- 10% - Mentorship settings with other engineers on the team, performing collaborative work & coaching to develop the team members skillsets, while ensuring common team execution to your technical visionAbout the teamThe Optical Inter-Satellite Link Production team is a multi-disciplinary organization responsible for all aspects of production of the key modules enabling satellite-to-satellite communication. The Manufacturing Engineering Team is the technical arm of this organization, with 20+ engineers from all disciplines collaborating on all aspects of technical development & execution in production. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the technical leader of a team of 4-6 manufacturing engineers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- Degree in one of the following areas OR related field OR equivalent work experience:- - Mechanical Engineering- - Optical Engineering- - Electrical Engineering- - Physics- - Optics/Optical Sciences- Demonstrated experience with Opto-mechanical systems, including optical bonding, fiber optic assembly, laser systems fabrication, optical metrology, and mechatronic systems- Familiarity with Low-Rate Manufacturing Environments & New Product Introduction- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles- Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC, or related technologies/processes ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.This position will be responsible for assembling the mechanical/electrical components of the propulsion system for the satellite in a cleanroom and ESD control environment.- Support process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures- Participate in daily team meetings, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.- Support safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance.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.Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.A day in the lifeThe Technician will assemble the propulsion system and help to identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on production hardware and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and are able to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or GED- 1+ years relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience or or equivalent industry experience- 1+ years of hands on work experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, final integration and/or harness integration experience- 1+ years experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware- 1+ years of hand on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, torque wrenches, etc..) ...

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’re working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative, fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve challenging real world challenges, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity. Come work at Amazon!The Role:We're looking for a Mechanical Designer who combines superb 3D CAD capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively. This person must have experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and producing top notch CAD designs. This person must be comfortable working with large databases with complex constraints.Key job responsibilities - Creation, iteration and management of CAD designs for large system databases - Manage the creation, checking, issuing and revisions of drawings for parts / assemblies - Manage CAD BOM through product lifecycle management system - Work with a team of engineers across multiple disciplines (mechanical, thermal, electrical, structural, manufacturing, metrology, tooling, assembly, test) in the ideation and creation of system concepts - Engage with suppliers and vendors as needed for CAD definition of sourced components/systems - Work with procurement and sourcing in identification and review of manufacturing sources 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related field OR equivalent experience - 3+ years CAD experience in complex mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies/ machines/ structures/ systems using NX - 1+ years developing, manipulating, iterating and optimizing mechanical designs with complex interactions / constraints - 1+ years of interfacing with a range of engineering disciplines, and understanding the scope of those inputs and requirements ...