DescriptionProject 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.The Manufacturing Engineer – Satellite Integration will lead assembly, integration and test flows for space hardware builds . This individual will work closely with other engineering and manufacturing teams to integrate Kuiper satellites with dispenser and launch vehicle hardware.The Manufacturing Engineer – Satellite Integration is a technical leader of the team, providing guidance on many aspects including but not limited to testing requirements, assembly/integration work cell design within the payload processing facilities, facility and equipment planning, integration and test application implementation and improvement, process control, design for manufacturability, project management, and tooling design.The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical setting and leads collaboration with other departments to reach the best solution to any problem and is able to technically challenge assumptions and requirements of these departments, such as dynamics and thermal analysis, design engineering, and tooling engineering.Additionally, a Manufacturing Engineer – Satellite Integration is expected to set objectives for the themselves, not only identifying the right long term strategies but implementing them on their assemblies and responsibilities, leading by example first and then by instruction. They'll have extensive experience in space hardware integration and test, with particular focus on satellite to dispenser and/or launch vehicle integration.Key job responsibilities
Working with engineering teams – plan and optimize workstation layouts for Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), to intended throughput capacities.
Material flow planning and manufacturing process definition – spacecraft and dispenser level, assembly & test.
Implement and continuously improve assembly, integration and test processes
Specify and procure various assembly equipment and systems to meet program development requirements
Interface with facilities personnel in site usage and integration flow.
AIT takt time & cost optimization planning
Definition & implementation of Work Order and automated documentation processes.
Payload compliance certification sign-off
Anomaly resolution and corrective action implementation
Assist in hiring personnel (engineers and technicians) related to above tasking.
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.A day in the lifeThe Manufacturing Engineer – Satellite Integration will spend significant amounts of time collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to test satellites, dispensers and oversee hardware integration. They will oversee their assembly, integration and test workstation, address root cause of failures and issues, and implement production control and optimization strategies. They will be the front line technical lead to deliver their space hardware product value stream, implementing engineering best practices in a safe and repeatable manner, implementing efficiency improvements and reducing non-conformances.We are a fast-paced, data-driven team, and work with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve the product’s performance, quality and cost. We are excited about the technical challenges, which motivates us rather than discourages us.We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.About the teamHere 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.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Merritt Island, FL, USABasic Qualifications
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
Bachelors degree in engineering, physics, or other relevant discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
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