Production Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

The Propulsion Test Engineer will support existing test processes and hardware in order to ensure the needed test coverage is achieved at production rates. This will include coordinating tests, training test operators, resolving test nonconformances, building up additional test stations, and implementing methods of optimizing testing.

Key job responsibilities

• Disposition and resolve test failures and flight hardware non-conformances
• Improve test automation, data acquisition, and data analysis to improve test efficiency and cycle times
• Work with hardware subsystem owners to ensure test coverage is maintained across flight hardware design update cycles
• Work with hardware subsystem owners to refine test requirements and the methodologies to test against those requirements
• Train operators in the execution of developed testing and processes.
• Lead and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on both production hardware and production test (measurement) systems

A day in the life

You will coordinate and support a variety of hardware tests of propulsion subsystems to ensure the hardware meets acceptance requirements for flight. You will also work closely with multiple internal engineering teams to identify process improvements, disposition and resolve non-conformances, and generally improve test efficiency. To be successful in the fast-paced environment, you will need to be detail oriented and motivated to apply your technical expertise to optimize your work to the highest standards of execution.

About The Team

The Leo Propulsion Team is responsible for the design and development of the propulsion system which provides maneuvering capability to the spacecraft. The Propulsion Team is made up of a variety of sub-teams which are responsible for various aspects of the development and production process, such as mechanical design, systems engineering, subject matter experts, manufacturing, and test. This integrated team structure allows direct communication and rapid process feedback while also promoting close collaboration across the team.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in production test environment
• 3+ years experience using enterprise system software such as SAP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• 2+ years experience with NI TestStand
• 2+ years experience with Python

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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, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10595435