Environmental Test Engineer, Space Simulation Lab

Amazon Inc

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TL;DR · Environmental Test Engineer, Space Simulation Lab

The Environmental Test Engineer, Space Simulation Lab joins the SSL team to serve as the primary owner of a specific class of environmental test equipment, including Thermal, TVAC, Vibe, Shock, or HASS systems. This role involves managing configurations, maintenance, and calibration while driving reliability improvements and establishing standardized test processes. The engineer will troubleshoot complex issues, manage third-party vendor relationships, and mentor technicians on equipment operation. Key responsibilities include analyzing test data to improve throughput and first-pass yield. Candidates must utilize skills in LabVIEW, Python, and Linux or Unix environments to triage code execution errors and understand control loops for thermal, vacuum, and shaker systems. This position supports the development of hardware for a low Earth orbit satellite broadband network.

What you'll do

  • Manage the configuration, maintenance, calibration, and improvement of a specific class of environmental test equipment.
  • Lead technical troubleshooting from initial response through root cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors for equipment service, spares, upgrades, and escalations.
  • Establish standardized test processes and work instructions to enable technician operation with minimal supervision.
  • Train and mentor technicians on equipment operation while maintaining accurate technical documentation.
  • Analyze test data to validate procedures and lead projects that increase throughput and first-pass yield.
  • Triage errors in LabVIEW and Python code to diagnose hardware, software, or tuning issues.
  • Apply knowledge of control loops to diagnose behavior in thermal, vacuum, pressure, and shaker systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in consumer electronics lab environments.
  • Experience in software QA testing including writing test plans, use cases, and issue reports.
  • Experience in a Linux or Unix environment.
  • Experience working on a consumer hardware or software product.
  • Experience configuring, deploying, and testing software updates (preferred).
  • Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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