Description

Project 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 success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, throughput, and security of the products delivered. It is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As part of the Kuiper team, you will solve difficult problems where resolutions have high impact, and help create a brand new set of launch site processes and standards. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while maintaining the highest standards of execution.

The processing technician will work as a part of and lead a team through satellite arrival, offload, and electrical testing operations. The candidate’s responsibilities include forklift, pallet jack, and crane operations; work with electrical harnessing and test racks to verify satellite health upon arrival at the launch site; and provide coaching to team members related to the work zone processes. Additionally, the processing lead technician will validate test data to confirm compliance with requirements. The individual will work closely with engineering and other launch operations and satellite manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical, fast-paced, and collaborative setting; is able to follow technical work instructions; and lead a team through processing operations.

Key job responsibilities

Adhere to safety requirements, standards and procedures in all work locations.

Final assembly and test of the Kuiper satellites using various ground systems in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment.

Verify satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry.

Assign daily tasks to team members and execute assigned work to meet production schedules.

Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multi-meters, micrometers and calipers.

Perform overhead crane lift operations and use pallet jacks and forklifts for hardware movement.

Perform work according to engineering drawings and technical work instructions.

Check and inspect work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements.

Collaborate with engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities.

Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment.

Able to obtain and maintain licenses, and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i.e. forklift, crane, electrical).

Mentor new and junior team members.

Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Shift schedule is nominally 5 days/week, 8 hours/day but may vary depending on production/launch schedules.

Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

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.

A day in the life

The processing lead will meet with their engineer/leader to understand objectives for the day and will distributed work to their team. They will then go onto the operations floor to process satellites according to work instructions provided by engineering using mechanical and electrical ground support equipment. They will document completed work and report non-conformances to engineering as they occur. Periodically, they will perform maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements. They will be expected to cross train with all other launch operations work areas, including mechanical areas, to support work surges and travel to other launch sites.

About the team

Here 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of experience in spaceflight hardware testing and assembly.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a team or task lead.

• Experience working with electrically energized systems.

• Experience in a fast-paced processing environment .

• Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and in a clean room.

• Experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (including previous certifications).

• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions and standard operating procedures.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.

• Able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position.

• Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.