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.
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Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths’ 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 and wireless systems.
The Role:
The Avionics Technician will be part of the development team developing Project Kuiper’s electronics systems. Successful candidates will have strong experience in technology development, and manufacturing of electronics and mechatronics systems. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven’t been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· 5+ years of experience PCBA bring-up and electrical diagnostics for aerospace, consumer, automotive, or networking infrastructure
· Experience with PCBA rework including hand soldering of electronic components, automated component rework, following schematics/data sheets, PCBA staking/conformal coat application
· Experience managing external partners for PCB manufacturing
· Experience maintaining safety standards, consumable stock, tooling, and workflow in an electronics lab.
· Experience with common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc.)
· Experience with PCBA inspection and failure analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree in related field or IPC certification
· Excellent communication skills
· Proven track record of delivering results on time
· Experience in development of space based systems
· Experience working in aerospace manufacturing and hardware development
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $189,900/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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