Processing Technician - 2nd Shift
- Evenings
- US citizenship
Open in 1 location
Amazon Leo posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the team, schedule and pay can differ between them.
Florida
3 open- $34–$38/hr
Merritt Island, Florida, USA (opens on this page)
full-time · Posted 3w ago
- $26.50–$30.50/hr
Merritt Island, Florida, USA (opens on this page)
full-time · Posted 3mo ago
- $41.75–$45.75/hr
Merritt Island, Florida, USA (opens on this page)
full-time · Posted 4mo ago
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. The success of Amazon Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver.
If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
Key job responsibilities - Primarily second-shift, but shift schedule may vary depending on production/processing/launch schedules - Successfully process Amazon Leo satellites through receiving and electrical checkouts. - Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules - Rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive flight hardware - Able to obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, and/or certifications as required - Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and calipers - Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation - Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions - Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements - Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities - Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe, and effective work environment - Must be willing and able to perform extended travel, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
A day in the life The Process Technician will work closely with cross-functional engineering, test, quality and operations teams on flight hardware integration processes. This position requires skill and experience in a variety of areas, including mechanical assembly, propellent loading, rigging, electrical checkouts and satellite troubleshooting.
In short, you will be responsible for a majority of the most critical tasks to process and integrate the LEO satellite for launch, ensuring high quality, workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis.
Valuable skills and experience for this role include a variety of aerospace operational disciplines, including mechanical assembly, propellant loading (or similar spacecraft pneumatic/propulsion operations), pneumatic and electrical control system troubleshooting/rework, and rigging/crane/forklift operations ## About the team Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences.
We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members.
Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. ## Basic qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience - Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment - Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks ## Preferred qualifications - Experience with electrical systems - Experience working in a fast-paced work environment - Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings, or experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications - Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and in a clean room - Experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (including previous certifications) - Able to stand/walk for long periods of time - Able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position - Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted 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 starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay.
Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits . USA, FL, Merritt Island - 34.00 - 38.00 USD hourly
From Amazon Leo's job posting for Merritt Island, Florida, USA, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Amazon's satellite internet constellation, formerly Project Kuiper: satellites, launches, ground stations and the terminals customers use.
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