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As a Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer on the Amazon Leo team, you will manage the deployment, qualification, and continuous improvement of test systems and procedures at contract manufacturing sites for satellite PCBAs. You will serve as the primary interface between internal development teams and manufacturing partners, ensuring successful test execution by documenting procedures, training personnel, and performing deep-dive root-cause failure analysis. Your daily work involves developing test strategies, optimizing hardware and software fixtures, and analyzing data to identify failure trends. The role requires expertise in RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe testing. You will utilize standard electronic lab equipment, Linux, scripting, and tools like LabVIEW or Python to solve complex engineering challenges for a reliable, high-performance satellite system while providing feedback on design for test recommendations.
Develop and optimize test strategies, fixtures, equipment, and maintenance programs at contract manufacturing sites.
Perform PCBA debugging and root-cause failure analysis to resolve technical issues on the production floor.
Create detailed runbooks, operating procedures, and documentation for use by test operators.
Train contract manufacturing personnel on test processes and recurring certification programs.
Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for hardware and process improvements.
Provide feedback to R&D teams regarding test coverage, fault isolation, and Design for Test (DFT) improvements.
Manage small teams to execute short-term objectives and implement strategic manufacturing initiatives.
What we're looking for
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT, and Flying Probe.
8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
8+ years of experience using standard electronic lab test equipment to debug complex PCBAs.
Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures and create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs.
Experience with Linux and scripting.
Preferred: 10+ years of experience with complex test systems, knowledge of space hardware protocols (GEVS / SMC-S-016), automation tools (LabVIEW, TestStand, Python), electrical design, and team leadership.