The Equipment Engineer will be part of the Satellite Hardware Manufacturing Team at Project Kuiper, focusing on improving equipment uptime and capability for manufacturing next-generation spacecraft. This role involves managing the full equipment lifecycle, from design to end-of-life services. The engineer will utilize expertise in electro-optical systems to ensure high system availability and production capacity. The position emphasizes data analysis for maintenance programs and troubleshooting protocols.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• Experience reading and developing rack elevation diagrams, wiring diagrams, GD&T, etc.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• Experience developing equipment maintenance protocols, including Preventative Maintenance activities, Troubleshooting Runbooks, and Spare Equipment Plans
• Experience with Fiber Optic Assemblies, Optical Test Systems, and Optical Metrology Equipment

• Develop system requirements and partner with development groups to drive detail design of new equipment
• Participate in sourcing plans for complex equipment, including COTS and custom solutions
• Lead equipment integration and site acceptance testing
• Develop troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and spares plans for equipment
• Support second line escalation of critical equipment downtime
• Specify and develop facilities interface requirements such as power, network, space, LN2/GN2, and PCW
• Train and support equipment technicians responsible for routine maintenance and troubleshooting

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.