Equipment Engineer
About the 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 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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
From Amazon Leo's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Amazon Leo
Amazon's satellite internet constellation, formerly Project Kuiper: satellites, launches, ground stations and the terminals customers use.
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