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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, perform electrical test validation and battery charging, and other movements of the spacecraft and ground support equipment through the workzone

The satellite receiving and movement operations involve the use of tools and equipment like overhead cranes, electric pallet-jacks, and forklifts. This individual with work closely with their peers and lead, engineers, and other cross-functional organizations.
The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical, fast-paced, and collaborative setting; is able to follow technical work instructions; and support the team through processing operations.
Key job responsibilities
Adhere to safety requirements, standards and procedures in all work locations.
Final assembly and test of the Kuiper satellites using various ground systems in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment.
Execute work assigned individually and/or with the team to meet production schedule

Use precision calibrated tools - torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
Use electrical test equipment tools -- multi-meters, breakout boxes, and harnesses.
Perform overhead crane lift operations and use pallet jacks and forklifts for hardware movement.
Perform work according to engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
Check and inspect work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements.
Collaborate with leads, peers, and engineers to improve processes and activities.
Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment.
Able to obtain and maintain licenses, and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i.e. forklift, crane, electrical).
Mentor new and junior team members, as needed.
Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
Shift schedule is nominally 5 days/week, 8 hours/day but may vary depending on production/launch schedules.
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 will meet with their team leads and/or engineers to understand objectives for the day. They will be processing satellites with mechanical and electrical ground support equipment per work instructions provided by engineering

They will document completed work and report nonconformances to their leads and engineering as they occur. Periodically, they will perform maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements. They will be expected to cross train with all other launch operations work areas, including mechanical areas, 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.