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.
The Production Operations team is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in execution of complex Test, Development, and Data Processing needs to support mechanical, electrical and optical hardware builds. This role requires hands-on expertise in both mechanical and electrical domains, enabling the seamless execution of hardware automation, instrumentation, and post-processing.
This position requires strong conceptual development and the proficient use, and implementation, of various testing and automation processes within a production environment.
Key job responsibilities
As an Industrial Engineer, you will be embedded within our design and development teams, working closely with engineers, technicians, and test engineers to accelerate LRU hardware development.
- Lead a variety of tasks, including: discrete event simulations, data processing, and operational support.
- Work closely with Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to develop functional prototype hardware of complex electro/mechanical systems.
- Drive technical innovation and exhibit consistent high-level of quality and speed.
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 life
About the team
The Production Operations team accelerates scheduling development via manufacturing and integration of new-to-world products.
We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals
- Master's degree in engineering or equivalent
- 3+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience
- Experience in creating products and services with hardware and software integrated
- Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
- Experience communicating complex business concepts in verbal and written form
- Experience integrating component modules (I/O, Displays, Batteries, etc.)
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Kirkland - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually