Development Lab Test Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Northridge, CA
Salary
$122,600–$170,000 / yr
Posted
78 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $146k
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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Development Lab Test Engineer

Development Lab Test Engineer, Amazon Leo OISL joins the Prototyping and Integration team to support the development of high-bandwidth free-space optical communication systems for satellite connectivity. As a technical authority in environmental test execution, you will lead the lifecycle of testing campaigns for aerospace hardware, including thermal, thermal vacuum, dynamics, HALT, and HASS disciplines. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, mentor technicians, and translate engineering requirements into detailed work instructions. Daily responsibilities include operating equipment like thermal chambers, vibration tables, and shock tables while overseeing data acquisition systems. Required skills include experience with instrumentation such as thermocouples and strain gauges, along with proficiency in vibration control software and aerospace standards like MIL-STD-810. You will also perform root cause analysis on failures and drive process improvements to transition hardware from development testing to production qualification.

What you'll do

  • Lead and execute environmental and reliability test campaigns for OISL aerospace hardware.
  • Operate specialized equipment including thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and shock tables.
  • Manage multiple concurrent test campaigns by coordinating resources, schedules, and equipment to maintain program velocity.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of test technicians.
  • Translate engineering requirements into detailed execution procedures and work instructions for the technician team.
  • Generate comprehensive test reports and capture detailed run notes for post-test data processing.
  • Drive continuous improvement of environmental test processes to increase throughput and production efficiency.
  • Lead investigations into technical anomalies that occur during active test executions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field.
  • 4+ years of experience in hardware development, test labs, space/aerospace maintenance, or hands-on engineering environments.
  • Experience operating environmental test equipment including thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, vibration systems, and data acquisition systems.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent test campaigns while coordinating resources and schedules in a lab environment.
  • Experience analyzing post-test data, writing reports, and performing root cause analysis on failures.
  • Familiarity with aerospace test standards such as MIL-STD-810 or MIL-STD-1540.
  • Experience with test instrumentation installation including accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, and force sensors.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.

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