Aerospace Assembly Technician - NIGHTS , Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper Technician

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,000+ satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. We are looking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Kuiper satellites. The success of Kuiper 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.

Required Shift Schedule:

1. Front-Days (6:00AM - 4:30PM) Working Days: Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Thursday Days Off: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
2. Back-Days (6:00AM - 4:30PM) Working Days: Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Tuesday Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
3. Front-Nights (5:00PM - 3:30AM) Working Days: Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Thursday Days Off: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
4. Back-Nights (5:00PM - 3:30AM) Working Days: Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Tuesday Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday

Required Skills:

• Follow work instructions and safety procedures
• Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, avionics, or other complex aerospace builds
• Participate in process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables
• Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance
• Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Support some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
• Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)

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. 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. Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Shift will vary, depending on program needs. 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.

About the team: This team is based in Redmond, WA and will require on-site availability during working hours.