Lead Satellite Test Operations Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Kirkland, WA
Salary: $151,000–$204,300 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

Amazon Inc currently has 647 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Lead Satellite Test Operations Engineer within Amazon Leo, you will report to the Satellite Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the Test Operations Engineering team. You will manage the team responsible for testing complex satellite systems at scale, ensuring results meet Value Stream KPIs. Your daily responsibilities include identifying production bottlenecks, resolving test blockers, conducting root-cause investigations, and implementing process improvements within a full rate production facility. You must collaborate across disciplines including Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Tooling, Assembly, and Test. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and expertise in aerospace production lines, test engineering, and hardware development. You will utilize data analytics and Lean operations to optimize precision manufacturing procedures for a low Earth orbit satellite broadband network.

Skills

Satellite Test Operations Electrical Engineering RF Thermal Dynamics Lean Operations Data Analytics Hardware Development Test Engineering KPI SLA Manufacturing Processes

What you'll do

Manage the team responsible for frontline satellite test support, triage, and debugging.
Lead the satellite test operations team to identify production bottlenecks and resolve test blockers.
Conduct thorough root-cause investigations and implement process improvements to increase production output.
Drive operational excellence using data analytics and Lean manufacturing principles.
Own the daily operating rhythm of the satellite test operations team across multiple shifts.
Translate complex inputs from multiple engineering disciplines to guide the manufacturing team through satellite testing.
Stabilize work content and lead process improvement efforts as the production system scales.
Ensure high standards for safety and product quality through active leadership of the test workforce.

What we're looking for

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of experience leading tactical execution of aerospace production lines.
5+ years of experience in a test engineering environment.
Experience defining KPIs/SLAs for multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership (preferred).
4+ years of experience in hardware development, test labs, space/aerospace maintenance, or hands-on engineering (preferred).
Experience in aerospace/space hardware manufacturing processes.
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