PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, Kuiper

Project Kuiper 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. t 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. As a PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be responsible for deployment, qualification, continuous improvement of test systems, processes, and procedures at CM (Contract Manufacturing) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Kuiper's internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures, training CM personnel, and providing ongoing onsite support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of test failures. Key job responsibilities • tDevelop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturing sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs. • tPerform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug. • tWork with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput. • tAnalyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement. • tDevelop procedures and documentation for use by test operators. • tTrain operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs. • tProvide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations. • tRun small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives. A day in the life Come solve the difficult and rewarding engineering challenges in developing a highly reliable, power efficient, high performance, low-cost satellite system. As a PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you have the ability to dive deep on the details to identify, understand and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system level approach to prioritize issues for the whole program. You thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, at manufacturing partners, and in the lab to execute the Project Kuiper mission. About the team The PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineering team delivers and deploys test systems for all Kuiper satellite PCBAs. This is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to performance, quality, & reliability. Your breadth of exposure will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups, helping to guide the test systems from design to production and operation. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field - 5+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test. - 5+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems. - 5+ years' experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs. - Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures - Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs - Experience with Linux/scripting PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 7+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test. - Experience with test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016). - Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand, Python, etc.) - Experience with electrical design including power supplies, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high-speed digital interfaces - Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. 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