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Lead Research & Development Manufacturing Technician (L4), ALG

Amazon· ALG Engineering
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Hybrid (El Segundo), Hybrid (LONG BEACH), Hybrid (NORTHRIDGE)$45/hr - $58/hrfull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Technician role focused on build, integration, and test of Leo Government satellites in R&D transitioning toward production, supporting mechanical/electrical assembly, testing, and qualification under government security requirements.

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

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 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
  • NASA Std 8739.1 Conformal Coating, Encapsulation, Staking, Potting
  • IPC J-STD-001 Certification (Space Addendum)
  • IPC-A-610 Certification
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (Space Addendum)

Skills

Required:Assemble mechanical/electrical componentsSolar module manufacturingLab equipment maintenance5S, FOD, ESD, clean room readiness

Benefits

  • 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
  • par parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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