Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and under-served communities around the world.
The Role:
Have you wanted an opportunity to develop electric propulsion systems for an advanced satellite constellation? The “Propulsion Test Process Engineer” will work within the Kuiper propulsion team in the design, commissioning and operation of electric propulsion integration, commissioning and test equipment. The test engineer will work with sub-system owners to stand up and run processes beginning from definition and early planning stages through to execution and handover to operations teams for regular use. This person will assist in authoring commissioning procedures, designing associated hardware and integrating automation routines within existing frameworks. You will contribute to finding solutions to challenging problems trading process methodologies, schedule constraints and precision in determining and implementing commissioning, integration and test solutions. The candidate will take a lead role in installing and commissioning and integration infrastructure across several Kuiper facilities.
Key job responsibilities
Define and implement solutions to commission electric propulsion systems, including propellant loading.
Work with HW subsystem owners, vehicle system engineers and launch team members to refine integration requirements and the methodologies to achieve those.
Commission electric propulsion propellant loading facilities.
Author, refine and implement propellant loading and other system test procedures.
Develop test automation, data acquisition and control SW
Train operators in the execution of processes you develop.
Co-author test reports and disseminate results to fellow team members
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of developing and operating pressurized fluid systems in Aerospace manufacturing or test environments
- 3+ years of authoring manufacturing or test procedures
- 3+ years of automating manufacturing or test processes
- 3+ years developing automation, data acquisition or control SW applied to propulsion tests
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience –
- 5+ years of developing and operating pressurized fluid systems in Aerospace environments
- 2+ years experience with CAD design of fixturing HW
- Experience operating, developing or commissioning propellant loading systems
- Experience developing automation, data acquisition or control SW applied to propulsion tests
- Experience with electric propulsion systems
- Experience with Labview and/or Python
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.