Amazon
Kirkland, Washington, USA
+ 1 other location
Leo 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.
We are looking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Leo satellites. The success of Leo 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
Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures
Additional Requirements:
Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 1st shift Wed-Sat 4 / 10s (6:00am - 4:30pm). Shifts may vary, depending on program needs
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
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. 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 life
The Functional MFG Technician II will identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on both early hardware development and setting the stage for later production hardware manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and are 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 team
We are a team of technicians with decades of diverse skills and experience. Each team member brings in willingness to train and positive team energy. With some tasks, you may be an individual contributor, but may also work in a group environment to achieve organizational goals. This group of technicians thrive by working as a team with common goals. We are scaling up production and building a strong lean and six sigma culture.
High school diploma or equivalent
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
Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license
CFOT certification or equivalent experience
Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience
ASE certification or equivalent experience
Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
Experience working with Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration, Fiber Optics/Optical and/or Harness Integration
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
USA, WA, Kirkland - 33.50 - 34.50 USD hourly