MANUFACTURING TEST ENGINEER

PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo
Job ID: 3034841 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturing sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.
Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement.
Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.Come solve the difficult and rewarding engineering challenges in developing a highly reliable, power efficient, high performance, low-cost satellite system. As a PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you have the ability to dive deep on the details to identify, understand and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system level approach to prioritize issues for the whole program. You thrive in a hands‑on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, at manufacturing partners, and in the lab to execute the Amazon Leo mission.
The PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineering team delivers and deploys test systems for all Amazon Leo satellite PCBAs. This is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to performance, quality, & reliability. Your breadth of exposure will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups, helping to guide the test systems from design to production and operation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field
~5+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
~5+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
~5+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures
~ Experience with Linux/scripting

7+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
~ Experience with test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016).
~ Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand, Python, etc.)
~ Experience with electrical design including power supplies, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high‑speed digital interfaces
~ 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.
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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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