["Manufacturing Assembly Technician II (1st shift), Amazon Leo","Manufacturing Assembly Technician II (1st shift), Amazon Leo"]

Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

One of the most ambitious missions that Leo has undertaken to date, the Leo satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet. We arelooking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Leo satellites.

The success of Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Key job responsibilities

- Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations

- Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of avionic LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, handle and install fiber-optics, and PCBAs

- Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated

- Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems

- Identify equipment requirements, process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory

- You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables

- Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance

- Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)

- Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures

Additional Requirements:

- Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: Wednesday - Saturday 6am-4:30pm

- Flexible working/commuting in between site locations

- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

- Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted

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.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

A day in the life

We are a group of Technicians with well over 20+ years of diverse skills and experience. Each team member brings in willingness to train and positive team energy. Some tasks you may be an individual contributor, but may also work in a group environment to achieve organizational goals. This group of Technicians thrived in success by working as a team. We are currently in research and development but moving towards production environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school or equivalent diploma

- 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification

- 1+ years of hand tools experience (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches)

- 1+ years working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license Prior telecom (fiber optics) experience a plus

- CFOT certification or equivalent experience

- Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience -ASE certification or equivalent experience

- Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware

- Ability to use precision measuring instruments

- 1+ years able to read, interpret and work from engineering documentation and/ or drawings

- Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements

- 1+ years of Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration and/or Harness Integration experience

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at

USA, WA, Kirkland - 33.50 - 34.50 USD hourly