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Amazon · 12 hours ago

Sr. Hardware Test Engineer, Launch Vehicle Integration - Electrical Engineering

Merritt Island, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $186K/yr

5+ years exp

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is focused on delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity through its low Earth orbit satellite network. The Hardware Test Engineer will serve as the production-facing technical resource for satellite and dispenser electrical systems during integration and launch operations, ensuring compliance and supporting production efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform initial triage and disposition of nonconformances, closing routine issues independently and escalating complex cases when needed

Review, update, and approve procedures for minor changes; identify and escalate changes requiring development engineering input

Serve as satellite health champion for state-of-charge monitors, charging constraints, and power hygiene requirements

Provide first-line production support for electrical issues, enabling rapid response to integration needs

Monitor satellite health during new or unique procedures; identify trends and flag anomalies before they impact operations

Interface with electrical ground support equipment racks to support integration activities and troubleshoot issues

Coordinate with manufacturing, integration, and launch teams to support production schedules and resolve blockers

Support up to 25% travel depending on launch vehicle campaign

Qualification

Electrical engineeringTroubleshooting electrical systemsInterpreting electrical schematicsProduction support experienceNonconformance managementElectrical ground support equipmentManufacturing Execution SystemsOperate independentlyCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, hardware testing, or production/integration support roles

Experience troubleshooting and debugging electrical systems

Proficiency interpreting electrical schematics and harness drawings

Experience working in production, manufacturing, or high-cadence integration environments

Familiarity with nonconformance management and disposition processes

Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly document issues and escalate effectively

Preferred

Experience using dashboarding tools for exploration and presentation, connected to real data sources

Experience in satellite/spacecraft assembly, processing, and integration

Experience in development and/or deployment of electrical ground support equipment

Familiarity with satellite power systems, battery charging operations, and state of charge monitoring

Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or similar production tracking tools

Experience with electrical ground support equipment (EGSE)

Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.)

Experience supporting production ramp or scaling operations

Background working at the interface between engineering and manufacturing/production teams

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave