Description

　　Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Come work at Amazon! Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design.

　　The Test Engineer will develop, test, and integrate complex electronic test systems and electronic hardware units which support spacecraft flight programs. This individual will act as a responsible engineer (RE) of the test set for a given spacecraft unit or sub-system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for electronic hardware development including architecture design, detailed design, performing briefings/reviews, hardware test, production-site integration, and post-delivery support.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　In this role, you will:

　　Architect, design/develop, and build complex test systems for space units and sub-systems

　　Lead the development and execution of test procedures and test plans

　　Collaborate with test-software developers, flight unit software developers, and electrical engineering PCBA designers on test planning activities

　　Lead, prepare, and conduct test readiness reviews with stakeholders and program leadership

　　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.

　　A day in the life

　　The Test Engineer will be a member of the hardware validation team with responsibilities for developing hardware test fixtures and test automation for validation of various avionics and payload subsystems. This is a cross-functional role requiring constant interaction with multiple HW/SW design teams and end-users. You will define the architecture and roadmaps for design and implementation of test sets and electrical test equipment. You will be focused on driving automation and optimization of test processes.

　　About the team

　　Avionics and Verification Test team is responsible for developing/designing, building, delivering, and supporting complex test sets for space avionics units, payload units, and subsystems.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Redmond, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or a related field.

　　3+ years of experience designing complex test systems for the validation of complex hardware/PCBAs

　　3+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems

　　3+ years experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive or consumer electronics systems.

　　3+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)

　　1+ years of scripting or programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C, LabVIEW)

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016)

　　Knowledge of hardware and software tools for test automation (e.g. NI, Python, C/C++, Labview, etc.)

　　Experience with power supplies, IMUs, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high-speed electrical signal characterization

　　Experience with PCB/CCA design, development, test, and integration

　　Experience with electronic unit design, development, test, and integration

　　Experience with electronic Test System (Test Set) design, development, test, and post-delivery support

　　Experience with developing and present design reviews for internal and external customers

　　Experience with developing final performance data packages

　　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.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.