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Requirements
High school diploma, or equivalent
Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, torque wrenches)
4+ years in mechanical, propulsion, pneumatic, and/or electrical assembly and test
Experience in the aerospace/launch industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive
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
Must be willing and able to perform extended travel, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
A day in the life
Valuable skills and experience for this role include a variety of aerospace operational disciplines, including mechanical assembly, propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations), pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework, and rigging/crane/forklift operations
Additional Information
Amazon 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.
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.
The success of Amazon Leo 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
- Primarily second-shift, but shift schedule may vary depending on production/processing/launch schedules
- Successfully integrate and process Amazon Leo satellites at the payload processing facility
- Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
- 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, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and calipers
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- 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
- Must be willing and able to perform extended travel, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
A day in the life
The Process Technician 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, propellant loading, rigging, electrical checkouts and satellite troubleshooting. In short, you will be responsible for a majority of the most critical tasks to process and integrate the Leo satellite for launch, ensuring high quality, workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis.
Valuable skills and experience for this role include a variety of aerospace operational disciplines, including mechanical assembly, propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations), pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework, and rigging/crane/forklift operations
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