Tooling Build Specialist, Project Kuiper

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.

One of the most ambitious missions that Kuiper has undertaken to date, the Kuiper satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. 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
- Precision assembly of custom tooling and equipment
- Modification and repair of custom tooling
- Receiving, tracking, and kitting project build materials
- Ensuring work spaces remain organized and stocked
- Identify and communicate potential build process improvents

About the team
KTO (Kuiper Tooling Ops) provides on site expert technical support focused in the fields of Control Systems Builds, Welding, Machining, Metal Fabrication, Laser Tracking, Precision Assembly and DFM.

Basic Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 2+ years professional experience with complex precision assembly
- 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, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience with metalworking equipment, IE drill press, bandsaw, etc
- Ability to navigate and understand CAD models, engineering drawings/documents
- Experience working with ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams and adjust to rapidly changing priorities with aggressive deadlines.
- Experience with common shop metrology equipment ( calipers, micrometers, dial indicators etc)

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $82,160/year in our lowest geographic market up to $87,360/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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