Senior Reliability Engineer, Project Kuiper

5 days ago

Redmond, Washington, United States Amazon Full time
Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Reliability Engineer to join the Hardware Reliability Engineering team within the satellite development organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement reliability test plans for satellite hardware components.
  • Perform stress screening, environmental testing, and drive failure analysis to ensure satellite hardware meets reliability and performance targets.
  • Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes and mitigations.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to implement design for reliability best practices.
  • Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release.
  • Participate in design reviews and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential reliability issues.
  • Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures to determine root cause.
  • Develop and recommend corrective actions to address identified reliability issues.
  • Maintain detailed records of failure analysis and reliability assessments.
  • Utilize reliability modeling and simulation tools to predict hardware performance and lifespan.
  • Develop and maintain reliability prediction models and databases.
  • Prepare detailed reliability reports, test plans, and procedures.
  • Present findings and recommendations to engineering teams and management.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably with a focus on satellite systems or space applications.
  • Significant knowledge of reliability engineering principles, methods, and tools.
  • Knowledge with environmental testing.
  • Proficiency in failure analysis techniques and materials characterization methods.
  • Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies.
  • Self-starting, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Team-player with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
  • Experience with the project management of technical projects.
  • Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with environmental testing, including temperature cycling, vibration, highly accelerated limit testing (HALT), and highly-accelerated stress screening (HASS).
  • Proficiency in Python, including NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, and Matplotlib.
  • Familiarity with PCB fabrication, SMT, and polymerics application manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards, including IPC, JEDEC, AIAA, AEC, MIL, and SMC standards.
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