Lab Engineer, ALG Integrated Systems Solutions

Project LEO is an initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging advance satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.

Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. ALG collaborates closely with LEO Project to leverage the constellation of advanced satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The ALG Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.

The Lab Engineer will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design, integrate, and test innovative space-based and terrestrial systems and subsystems. The Lab Engineer will work closely with colleagues throughout ALG inter-disciplinary teams and collaborate with key partners and suppliers to ensure our system exceeds customer expectations. The Lab Engineer must be responsive, flexible, innovative, and able to succeed within a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

As a member of the ALG Engineering Integrated Systems Solutions organization, the Lab Engineer will be responsible for the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of ALG product deliverables. The Lab Engineer accomplishes this by effectively managing research & development (R&D) engineering labs, identifying process improvements to improve build and test efficiency, and working closely with multiple engineering teams on early hardware & software development efforts setting the stage for low-rate production manufacturing and factory acceptance test processes. The candidate will have the capability to build and assemble production hardware, develop mechanical tooling, integrate and validate electronic test systems, develop manufacturing and test procedures, and modify automation test software for various products including but not limited to opto-electrical subsystems, opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical subsystems, and RF systems. This candidate will also be responsible for the maintenance and operation of environmental test systems including but not limited to thermal vacuum/thermal cycle test chambers, dynamics/vibration test systems, and accelerate life test systems. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and can apply their technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

The successful applicant will be involved with many aspects of the installation, testing, and maintenance of satellite ground station antennas in outdoor, datacenter, and lab settings. This will involve mechanical, electrical, RF, optical and copper cable and harness/metal fabrication, equipment logistics.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on large-scale programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies).

The position could involve some travel to visit test facility to support external test campaign.

Key job responsibilities
* **Assembly & Integration:** Build, document, and integrate complex opto-mechanical, opto-electrical, and electro-mechanical satellite assemblies, subsystems, and final space vehicles.
* **Lab Management & Operations:** Oversee R&D lab spaces, inventory, consumables, asset tracking, and facilities. Drive strict safety protocols for cleanrooms, ESD-sensitive hardware, and FOD control.
* **Equipment & Infrastructure:** Manage requirements, preventative maintenance, calibrations, and upgrades for test equipment, tooling, DAQ systems, and environmental chambers.
* **Logistics & Material Handling:** Coordinate receiving and delivery logistics, including heavy rigging, forklifts, and gantry/bridge crane operations.
* **Ground Systems & Antennas:** Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain satellite ground station antennas, gateway communication systems, and ground hardware.
* **Process Improvement & Planning:** Identify and document critical process mechanisms to improve lab safety, manufacturing efficiency, and build quality.
* **Project & Vendor Management:** Conduct project planning, cost analysis, and vendor evaluations. Coordinate subcontractor scheduling, facility infrastructure projects, and maintain rigorous documentation for job status and material flow.

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed

Basic Qualifications

- 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 122,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually