Processing Lead, Kuiper Payload Processing Facility

1 month ago

Merritt Island, United States Amazon Full time


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.


The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, 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

  • Lead a team of technicians as the subject matter expert on all processes within your area of responsibility
  • Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
  • Successfully lead process work and review for quality and adherence to standards and procedures.
  • Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
  • Integration and test of the Kuiper satellite and various complex subassemblies in a cleanroom and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment
  • Able to obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, and/or certifications as required.
  • Use precision calibrated tools - torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and dial calipers
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
  • Run functional and environmental testing on units, including some basic troubleshooting operations
  • Use computer software programs for controlling tests
  • Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe and effective work environment
  • Shift schedule will vary, depending on production/launch schedules.
  • Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

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.

A day in the life
The Process Lead will work closely with cross-functional engineering, test, quality and operations teams on flight hardware integration processes. This position requires skill and experience in a variety of areas, including mechanical assembly, electrical checkouts and satellite troubleshooting.

In short, you will be responsible for a majority of the most critical tasks to process and integrate the Kuiper satellite for launch, ensuring high quality, workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis.

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.

Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
  • Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport and 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
  • Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment
  • Experience in a fast-paced processing environment
  • Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements
  • Experience with testing and electrical checkout of spacecraft and space hardware
  • Operate spacecraft test consoles such as the Electrical test Racks and simulators per applicable test procedures.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues in spacecraft and space hardware.
  • Strong understanding of satellite electrical systems, including power distribution, communication systems, and payload electronics.
  • Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and power supplies
  • A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to use multiple types of precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly operations
  • Able to climb 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
  • Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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