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Manufacturing Engineer I

Amazon· Corporate Operations
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Merritt Island, FL$96.6k - $160kfull-timePosted 2d ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer I to support satellite offloading, cleanroom processing, electrical test validation, and mechanical handling for Amazon Kuiper’s LEO satellite processing facility. Leads technicians, develops work instructions, ensures safety and process adherence, and drives continuous improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan material flow and implement manufacturing processes for satellite handling and testing operations.
  • Adhere to safety requirements, standards and procedures in all work locations.
  • Receive and test fully built Leo satellites in a clean-room and ESD-controlled environment.
  • Verify satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor telemetry.
  • Execute work individually and with the team to meet production schedule.
  • Define rigging diagrams and lift operations and validate commissioning lift equipment.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams for payload processing facility commissioning and setup validation.
  • Evaluate and improve takt time of operations.
  • Author and implement work instructions and standard processes.
  • Resolve anomalies and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain and calibrate mechanical ground equipment and tooling.
  • Collaborate with leads, peers, and engineers to improve processes and activities.
  • Perform other duties to ensure an efficient, safe and productive work environment.
  • Able to obtain and maintain licenses/certifications as required (e.g., forklift, crane, electrical).
  • Able to use pallet jacks and forklifts for hardware movement.
  • Use precision calibrated tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers) and electrical test equipment (multimeters, breakout boxes, harnesses).
  • Mentor new and junior team members.
  • Operations primarily on first shift, Monday-Friday with potential off-shift/weekend work; up to 25% travel annually.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent, or Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Passport and meet customs entry requirements
  • Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background check

Skills

Required:Satellite handling and processingElectrical test and validationProcess documentation
Nice to have:Rigging and lift operations

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans
  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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