Lead Research & Development Manufacturing Technician (L4), ALG

Amazon Leo is an initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging the latest satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location. The Amazon Leo Government (ALG) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. ALG collaborates closely with Amazon Leo to leverage the constellation of advanced satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The ALG Engineering team is seeking dynamic and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique technical solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale. We are looking for talented technicians to help the build, integration, and test of the Leo Government satellites in both R&D and production. The success of Leo Government 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. We are a group of production technicians with 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 production technicians thrived in success by working as a team. We are currently in R&D, but moving towards a production environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on large-scale programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies).

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

Key job responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical/electrical of satellite components, sub-assemblies, and integration of final vehicle assembly fabricating and/or processing materials into complex manufactured products
• Build solar modules and solar arrays
• 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
• Experience working with 5S, FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
• Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using forklifts, pallet jacks, etc)

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate work logs, build records, and as-built documentation per quality management standards
• Perform basic in-process inspections (visual, dimensional, electrical) and record results
• Red-line work instructions to capture deviations and flag discrepancies to leads or engineers
• Support non-conformance documentation and assist with root cause investigations

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, EHS, and facility safety protocols including lockout/tagout (LOTO)
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials (solvents, adhesives, etc.)
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and promptly report incidents or near-misses
• Maintain clean room discipline and comply with FOD/ESD prevention requirements

Integration & Testing Support

• Assist with thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and EMI/EMC test campaigns under direction of senior technicians or engineers
• Route, terminate, and continuity-check wiring harnesses and cable assemblies
• Perform torque applications, staking, and bonding per engineering drawings and specs
• Support antenna integration, RF connector mating, and mechanical alignment tasks

Tooling, Fixtures & Measurement

• Set up, operate, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE)
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and optical tools
• Verify tool calibration status before use and flag out-of-cal equipment

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience
• Knowledge of tools and measurement devices (oscilloscope, frequency analyzer, or equivalent)
• 4+ years of commissioning experience
• o NASA Std 8739.1 Conformal Coating, Encapsulation, Staking, Potting
• o IPC J-STD-001 Certification (Space Addendum)
• o IPC-A-610 Certification
• o IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (Space Addendum)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of team leadership experience, or Bachelor's degree
• • Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• • Able to read, interpret, and work from engineering documentation and/or drawings
• • Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements
• • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, El Segundo - 45.19 - 58.75 USD hourly USA, CA, LONG BEACH - 45.19 - 58.75 USD hourly USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 45.19 - 58.75 USD hourly