Production Support Engineer, Project Kuiper RF HW

Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The HW Production Support Engineer will enable the successful delivery of satellite RF hardware into the Kuiper satellite integration line.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or 3+ years of equivalent relevant experience
• Experience coordinating amongst diverse disciplines (software, production, reliability) to drive full-lifecycle system development
• Experience with RF/ microwave test of receivers, transmitters and sub-systems up to 50 GHz
• Experience with design or sustaining (debug) of complex digital systems containing FPGA or ASIC
• Experience debugging Linux-based systems
• Experience with troubleshooting failed units using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, noise figure meters, etc
• Excellent understanding of the test and measurement metrology

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot non-performing flight RF hardware units, determine next steps, and lead the resolution plan to full completion
• Work closely with the test engineering team to improve test stability, reduce test time and guaranty the quality of the measurement data
• Implement design changes to hardware to improve unit performance going forward
• Track performance trends of units in high volume space production line
• Work closely with production manufacturing engineering to improve process flow and reduce test errors or workmanship errors
• Work closely with the quality and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure high quality space flight hardware
• Troubleshoot and repair circuits and fixtures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)