Sr. PCBA Aerospace Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon· Hardware Development
Hybrid (Wisconsin)$137.3k - $185.7kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Senior PCBA-focused test engineering role at Amazon Leo (Kuiper) responsible for deployment, qualification, and continuous improvement of satellite PCB test systems at contract manufacturing sites, acting as the interface between internal test development and manufacturing partners, with hands-on debugging, documentation, training, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop 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.
- Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
- Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
- Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement.
- Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.
- Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
- Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
- Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in Linux/RHEL, or experience with programming/scripting (Batch, VB, PowerShell, Java, C#, Chef, Perl, Ruby and/or PHP)
- 8+ 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.
- 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems
- 8+ 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
Skills
Required:Test system deployment and optimizationRoot-cause analysisTraining and mentoringSoftware/hardware integration
Nice to have:Test automation tools
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- RSUs and sign-on payments
- Comprehensive benefits package including EAP, mental health support, and flexible spending accounts
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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