Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Key job responsibilities

• Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturing sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.
• Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
• Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
• Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement.
• Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
• Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
• Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
• Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.

About the team

The PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineering team delivers and deploys test systems for all Amazon Leo satellite PCBAs. This is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to performance, quality, & reliability. Your breadth of exposure will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups, helping to guide the test systems from design to production and operation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
• 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
• 8+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs.
• Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures
• Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs
• Experience with Linux/scripting

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
• Experience with test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016).
• Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand, Python, etc.)
• Experience with electrical design including power supplies, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high-speed digital interfaces
• Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives