Lead R&D Manufacturing Technician, Amazon Leo Government

About the Role

Lead R&D Manufacturing Technician for Amazon Leo Government, working on build, integration, and test of LEO Government satellites. Hands-on role in a fast-paced satellite manufacturing environment, currently in R&D and moving toward production. Requires US Citizenship and TS/SCI security clearance.

What You'll Do

• Assemble mechanical/electrical satellite components, sub-assemblies, and final vehicle integration
• Build solar modules and solar arrays
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; support preventative maintenance

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain work logs, build records, and as-built documentation
• Perform in-process inspections (visual, dimensional, electrical)
• Support non-conformance documentation and root cause investigations

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA, EHS, and facility safety protocols including LOTO
• Maintain clean room discipline; comply with FOD/ESD prevention requirements

Integration & Testing

• Assist with TVAC, vibration, and EMI/EMC test campaigns
• Route and continuity-check wiring harnesses and cable assemblies
• Support antenna integration, RF connector mating, and mechanical alignment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of hardware development or space/aerospace hands-on experience
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, and automated equipment experience
• IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum), IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Space Addendum) certifications
• NASA Std 8739.1 (Conformal Coating, Encapsulation, Staking, Potting)
• US Citizen; must obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred

• 1+ year team leadership experience or Bachelor's degree
• Experience transitioning teams/processes from R&D to production
• Experience with FOD/ESD hardware and clean room environments

Pay & Benefits

$43.99–$57.21/hr. Includes sign-on payments, RSUs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.