Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

The processing technician will work as part of a team for receiving the hardware, processing satellites into the cleanroom, support electrical test validation and battery charging, and other movements of the spacecraft through the launch operations workspace. The satellite operations consist of using with tools and equipment like overhead cranes and forklifts. The electrical test consists of operating a power supply system and requesting/reviewing data from the spacecraft. This individual with be mentored and work closely with their peers and lead, engineers, and other cross-functional organizations. This role is for 2nd shift but upon hiring/onboarding, the candidate will work 1st shift to train and onboard before transition to 2nd shift.

The ideal candidate is new to the industry and willing to learn space products and how to handle hardware; be comfortable in a highly technical, fast-paced, and collaborative setting; is able to follow technical work instructions and team lead/peer/engineer direction; and support the team through processing operations.

Key job responsibilities
- Adhere to safety requirements, standards, procedures, and supervisor direction in all work locations.
- Learn and support operations to receive and test the Amazon Leo satellites using various mechanical and electrical ground systems in a clean-room while adhering to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment.
- Perform work according to engineering drawings and technical work instructions and under the guidance of supervisor or mentor.
- Check and inspect work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements.
- Obtain and maintain licenses, and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i.e. forklift, crane, electrical).
- Support team to setup hardware for operations.
- Support test operations with engineer or team member to verify satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry.
- Learn the operation processes of receiving satellites using forklift, crane, or other machines to receive hardware.
- Provide support to team during overhead crane lift operations and spotting during hardware movements.
- Use precision calibrated tools -- torque wrenches, micrometers, harnesses.
- Use electrical test equipment tools -- multi-meters, breakout boxes, harness routings, and connector mates/demates.
- Use machines such as forklift, crane, and pallet jacks.
- Execute work assigned with the team to meet production schedule.
- Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment.
- Shift schedule is nominally 5 days/week, 8 hours/day but may vary depending on production/launch schedules.
- Willing to work overtime and weekends as required. Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

A day in the life
The processing technician is a entry level person who has little to no industry experience. They should show mechanical and test ability but does not require to be from aerospace or space experience. The technician will meet with their team supervisors (lead, mentor, engineer) to understand objectives for the day. They will shadow and provide support to satellite processing operations in both mechanical and electrical efforts per direction from supervisor and work instructions provided by engineering. They will provide support to document completed work and work with their leads to report non-conformances as they occur. Periodically, they will learn and support the maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements. They will be expected to earn certificates in crane, forklift, and pallet jack usage as well as cross train with all other launch operations work areas, including propellant or integration, to support work surges and travel to other launch sites.

About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Processing Technician I - Satellite Processing (2nd Shift), Amazon Leo