MFG Functional Technician III, Leo

Job :  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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 Leo satellites. The success of Leo 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.

• 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
• Participate in process improvements and maintain floor stock inventory
• 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
• Support some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
• Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)
• Contribute to improving SOPs and safety procedures

• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 1st shift Wed‑Sat 4 / 10s (6:00am – 4:30pm). Shifts may vary, depending on program needs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly operations
• Able to climb and descend ladders, work in tight spaces, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
• 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 $38.50 per hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits are provided.

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.

The Functional Technician III will identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on both early hardware development and setting the stage for later production hardware manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start‑up like environment and is able to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals.

We are a team of technicians with decades of diverse skills and experience. Each team member brings a willingness to train and positive team energy. With some tasks, you may be an individual contributor, but you may also work in a group environment to achieve organizational goals. This group of technicians thrives by working as a team with common goals. We are scaling up production and building a strong lean and six sigma culture.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
• Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating…