Processing Technician, Leo

About the Role

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, designed to deliver fast, reliable internet globally. This role is ideal for individuals seeking a fast-paced, dynamic environment, who thrive on solving difficult problems with high impact, and enjoy building from scratch. Success requires being highly motivated, detail-oriented, and demonstrating the highest standards of execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily second-shift, with potential schedule variations based on production/processing/launch schedules.
• Successfully process Amazon Leo satellites through receiving and electrical checkouts.
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Perform rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive flight hardware.
• Use precision calibrated tools, including torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and calipers.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Check and inspect work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per drawing and work instruction requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, and effective work environment.
• Willing and able to perform extended travel, domestically or internationally, as business needs demand.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering, test, quality, and operations teams on flight hardware integration processes.
• Responsible for critical tasks to process and integrate the Leo satellite for launch, ensuring high quality, workmanship, and safety standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Experience with precision torque, measurement, and inspection devices (e.g., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters).
• Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive assembly operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Able and willing to comply with the Government of French Guiana which mandates travelers receive vaccinations.
• Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace/launch industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment.
• Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company.
• 1 year in mechanical, propulsion, pneumatic, and/or electrical assembly and test with spacecraft/launch vehicles.
• Technician experience in a fast-paced, high-precision aerospace processing environment.
• Experience with cleanroom environments, working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive flight hardware.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (previous certifications appreciated).
• Skill and experience in mechanical assembly, propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations), pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework, and rigging/crane/forklift operations.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, and/or certifications as required.