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Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo Propulsion, Amazon Leo Propulsion

Amazon Leo logoAmazon Leo$117,300–$160,000/yrRedmond, Washington, USAFull-timePosted 1mo ago
  • US citizenship

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This posting states $117k–$160k a year. Open manufacturing engineer jobs in Washington post a median of $140k a year, the middle half $134k–$167k, across 30 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network.

Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities This position will exclusively support Weekend Shift (Thursday-Sunday, 10 hours/day) after an on-boarding period of weekday support. - Troubleshoot production issues in a timely manner - Support and manage daily production operations and eliminate blockers and/or part shortages - Work with cross functional teams to solve production issues - Provide design for manufacturability feedback and drive positive continuous change to hardware - Work with process, quality, and design engineers to continuously improve manufacturing processes A day in the life A day in the life As a Manufacturing Engineer this person will be supporting the technician team by resolving any obstacles and working with responsible engineers to disposition non-conformances.

This individual will work closely with engineering teams in specifying and building or procuring tools and line equipment for Amazon Leo hardware builds.

The successful candidate has some basic experience in supporting production of space hardware through development, QTP (qualification test procedures), and flight hardware ATP (acceptance test procedures). ## About the team We are a fast-paced, data-driven team, and work with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers.

We hold each other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve the product’s performance, quality and cost. We are excited about the technical challenges, which motivates us rather than discourages us.

We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. ## Basic qualifications - 2+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience ## Preferred qualifications - BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

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.

Pay on its listings: 93.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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