Space Simulation Technician, Amazon Leo

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Amazon’s Space Simulation Technician role in Redmond WA supports full scale production of Kuiper satellites, focusing on assembling and testing LRUs, avionics, and electro mechanical hardware in a fast paced, safety minded environment. You will follow work instructions, calibrate lab equipment, run component and system level tests, and adapt to changing priorities across multiple zones while contributing to SOP improvements. The role requires US citizenship or eligible status, 18+, willingness to work 4/10s with overtime and weekends, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand long periods, with occasional travel between Redmond and Kirkland. The starting pay is up to $33.50 per hour with raises based on tenure. Ideal candidates bring experience in automated manufacturing or aerospace, ESD and FOD control, and relevant certifications. To apply, tailor your resume to show detail orientation, safety discipline, and high throughput execution, and highlight rigging and lab maintenance skills. Apply via Amazon’s careers site and be prepared to discuss export control requirements.

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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.

We are looking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Kuiper satellites. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, 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
- Follow work instructions and safety procedures
- Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other complex aerospace builds
-Work in multiple areas and adjust to changing priorities.
- You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables
- Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance
- Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
- Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
- Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
- Work in multiple areas during the shift based on current need.
- Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures

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.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50 / hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.

Additional Requirements:
Willing to work 4 / 10s as assigned

Shift to be communicated during the interview process based on current openings


- Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Flexible working/commuting in between site locations Redmond, WA and Kirkland, WA
- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
- Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license • CFOT certification or equivalent experience • Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience • ASE certification or equivalent experience • Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware • Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements • Experience working with Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration, Fiber Optics/Optical and/or Harness Integration • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment • Expert knowledge and certification in rigging and lifting equipment. • Experience in rigging and lifting equipment inspection and maintenance. • Experience rigging related safety measures

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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