Test Development Engineer

About the Role

Amazon Leo is seeking a Test Development Engineer to design and implement test infrastructure for mechanical systems in support of satellite hardware development. This role offers an intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas, focusing on improving product performance, quality, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, develop, and implement test equipment and infrastructure for satellite flight hardware development and qualification.
• Author, refine, and implement validation, verification, acceptance, and qualification test procedures.
• Develop test, data acquisition, and control automation.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments to improve satellite hardware performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, systems, reliability, quality engineers) to gather information, share findings, and develop solutions.
• Own the design and implementation of automated test equipment for validating satellite hardware designs from prototypes through pilot production.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to specify test equipment requirements, design test fixtures, develop test plans, and execute test campaigns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics, or equivalent.
• Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
• Experience with test plan development, building test bench infrastructure, developing tests, and verifying designs.
• Self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment.
• Export Control Requirement: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted refugee, or granted asylum.

Qualifications

• Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB, Python, or Pearl.
• Knowledge of industry standard CAD & FEA design tools, industry trends, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience communicating with users, technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.