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Mfg Technician II , Project Kuiper

Amazon, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052

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Description Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

We are looking for talented technicians to help full‑scale production of the Kuiper satellites. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Key Responsibilities

Follow work instructions and safety procedures

Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of LRUs, electrical‑mechanical assemblies, avionics or other complex aerospace builds

Participate in process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory

Independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables

Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance

Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations

Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated

Support some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems

Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)

Contribute to improving SOPs and safety procedures

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.

Eligibility Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

Work Schedule & Additional Requirements

Willing to work 4/10s as assigned:

1st shift: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm PST (Sun – Wed)

1st shift: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm PST (Wed – Sat)

2nd shift: 5:00 pm – 3:30 am PST (Sun – Wed)

2nd shift: 5:00 pm – 3:30 am PST (Wed – Sat)

Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

Flexible working/commuting between site locations Redmond, WA and Kirkland, WA

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Basic Qualifications

1+ year in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification

1+ year using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., calipers, multimeters, torque wrenches)

1+ year working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system

Experience reading, interpreting, and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings

Preferred Qualifications

Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license

CFOT certification or equivalent experienceCFOT certification or equivalent experience

Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience

ASE certification or equivalent experience

Experience in fast‑paced production environment with flight hardware

Experience working with FOD, ESD‑sensitive hardware and clean room requirements

Experience working with electro‑mechanical assembly, final integration, fiber optics/optical and/or harness integration

Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment

Expert knowledge and certification in rigging and lifting equipment

Experience in rigging related safety measures

Compensation & Benefits Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $64,480 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $69,680 per year in our highest geographic market. 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 other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled.

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