Manufacturing Technician II, Amazon Leo

About the role

Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, designed to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities worldwide. The system serves households, schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations in locations without reliable connectivity. Technicians support full‑scale production of the Amazon Leo satellites, ensuring quality, reliability, cost‑effectiveness, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the hardware.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and safety procedures
• Assemble and test with emphasis on detail an assortment of LRUs, electrical‑mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other complex aerospace builds
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers and calipers
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Run functional and environmental testing on units
• Use computer software programs for conducting tests
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities
• Identify process improvements to improve build efficiency
• Work closely with multiple engineering teams on early hardware development and setting the stage for later production hardware manufacturing processes
• Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, and effective work environment

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification
• 1+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, multimeters, torque wrenches)
• 1+ years 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 experience
• Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience
• ASE certification or equivalent experience
• Experience in a 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

Additional Requirements

• Export Control Requirement: candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum; must be 18 years or older and able to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines
• Willing to work 4 × 10‑hour days Sun‑Wed OR Wed‑Sat
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Shift will vary depending on program needs
• Flexible working/commuting between site locations in Redmond, WA and Kirkland, WA
• Physical demands: standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Benefits

Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health support, a medical advice line, and 401(k) matching. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $33.50–$37.50 USD hourly (base pay plus the highest applicable shift differential, which varies by shift selected). Final pay is based on shift selection and location.

Schedule

Work schedule consists of four 10‑hour days either Sun‑Wed or Wed‑Sat, with overtime and weekend work as needed. Shifts vary according to program needs, and the role requires flexible commuting between Redmond, WA and Kirkland, WA.