Processing Technician, Satellite Integration, Project Kuiper

Description

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

Can apply a deep understanding of a broad range of tools, equipment, and handling machinery to accomplish your daily tasks effectively and efficiently

Upholds all safety requirements in all zones and work locations of responsibility

Assists in the development of new and junior team members and adheres to standards and procedures

Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules

Integration and test of the Kuiper satellite and various complex sub-assemblies in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment

Rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive flight hardware

Able to obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, and / or certifications as required

Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multi-meters, optical inspection devices, micrometers and 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 duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment

Willing to work overtime and weekends as required

Shift will be primarily on first-shift but shift schedule may 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

A day in the life

The Processing Technician will lead work to ensure junior technicians complete tasks and ensure procedures are adhered to and work is completed during quality and operations on flight hardware integration processes. This position requires skill and experience in a variety of areas, including mechanical assembly, rigging, electrical checkouts and satellite troubleshooting. In short, you will be responsible for a majority of the most critical tasks to process & 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
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical hardware assembly, test, and / or installation
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & 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
• Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks

Preferred Qualifications

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 for more information. If the country / region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,720 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $76,960 / 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.