Test Development Engineer, Mechanical Dev Test & Integration
- US citizenship
How this pay compares
This posting states $96.6k–$160k a year. Open test engineer jobs in Washington post a median of $152k a year, the middle half $133k–$162k, across 57 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are looking for a Test Development Engineer to design and implement test infrastructure for mechanical systems in support of satellite hardware development. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas.
You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality, and reliability.
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 - Design, analyze, develop, and implement test equipment and infrastructure used in satellite flight hardware development and qualification. - Author, refine and implement validation, verification, acceptance and qualification test procedures. - Develop test, data acquisition, and control automation. - Participate in design reviews, and risk assessments, to contribute to the continuous improvement of satellite hardware performance and reliability. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, systems, reliability, and quality engineers, to gather information, share findings, and develop solutions.
A day in the life As a Amazon Leo Test Development Engineer, you will own the design and implementation of automated test equipment used to validate satellite hardware designs from initial prototypes, through functional testing, and into pilot production.
You will work with design and manufacturing teams to specify test equipment requirements, design test fixtures, develop test plans, and execute test campaigns to support development and production test initiatives.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment. ## About the team This team is organized within the satellite mechanical design team to accelerate the design iteration process and ensure on-time delivery of the most stable and successful product possible.
The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on new and exciting responsibilities as required to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to complex problems and novel technical challenges that push you to develop new skills.
You’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. ## Basic qualifications - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent - Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems - Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design ## Preferred qualifications - Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB, Python, or Pearl - Knowledge of industry standard CAD & FEA design tools, industry trends, and design for manufacturability - Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities - Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities 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 - 96,600.00 - 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
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Amazon's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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