Equipment Engineer, Amazon LEO
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $117,300 to $160,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Redmond, WA
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- LocationRedmond, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (46 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Leo is an innovative program aiming to provide low-latency, high-speed internet to underserved populations across the globe through the deployment of a constellation of over 3000 satellites to Low Earth Orbit, and we're looking for a talent Equipment Engineer to join our Satellite Hardware Manufacturing Team
As the Equipment Engineer for an Equipment Group at Project Kuiper, you will be directly responsible for the technical activities in driving improved equipment uptime, availability, and capability improvement for equipment that supports manufacturing our next generation spacecraft. You’ll be responsible for the full equipment lifecycle for key integration and test equipment, from requirements specification, design concept, sourcing, integration, qualification, pilot operation, long term OEE improvement projects, and ultimately end-of-life services associated with the equipment you support. You will leverage your expertise in electro-optical systems development & maintenance to ensure smooth integration & high system availability. You’ll use data & analysis to produce preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot protocols, critical spares plans, etc. You’ll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation of additional equipment as required.
Key job responsibilities
Develop system requirements, and partner with development groups to drive detail design of new equipment
Participate in sourcing plans for complex equipment (COTS & custom)
Lead equipment integration & site acceptance testing
Develop troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and spares plans for equipment
Support 2nd line escalation of critical equipment downtime
Specify & develop facilities interface requirements (power, network, space, LN2/GN2, PCW)
Train & support equipment technicians responsible for routine maintenance, troubleshoot, etc.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience reading & developing rack elevation diagrams, wiring diagrams, GD&T etc.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on material handling equipment and automated systems
- Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment & troubleshooting methodologies
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Equipment Engineer, Amazon LEO (this listing) | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer, OneMHS | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Production Liaison Engineer, Prime Air, Structures and Payload | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Robotics | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Battery/Charging Engineer, Prime Air Drone Fleet & Production | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Robotics Electrical Engineer, Velocity | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Manufacturing Services | $117,300 - $160,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-15
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Redmond
USA, WA, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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