Manufacturing Engineer – Space Hardware, Amazon Leo

Amazon is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer – Space Hardware, Amazon Leo in Kirkland, United States. It pays $117k-$160k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Solidworks, CAD and manufacturing engineering among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Support space hardware production, testing, and manufacturing processes for Amazon Leo satellites.

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Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places 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.

A Manufacturing Engineer in this role 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 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).

Key job responsibilities
Shift: Wednesday-Saturday 4:00PM - 2:30AM

- Write work instructions, troubleshoot non-conformances and help execute critical satellite assembly build and test campaigns, including hands-on work.
- Definition & implementation of Work Order and standard operating procedures
- Specify, design and help procure various assembly equipment, tools and systems to meet program development requirements takt time & cost optimization planning
- Review designs for manufacturability and sign off for design release
- Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of integration, testing and automation experience
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with product level validation testing (Thermal, EMC/EMI, Shock, Cycle Testing, etc.)
- Experience in working with external and internal partners throughout development and production
- 4+ years of maintenance or engineering experience, or experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
- Experience writing and publishing technical documents or equivalent
- Experience designing or implementing integrated automation solutions such as material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience communicating effectively with senior leadership
- Strong organizational, analytical, root cause analysis and problem solving skills.

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, Kirkland - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Manufacturing Engineer – Space Hardware, Amazon Leo at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Manufacturing Engineer – Space Hardware, Amazon Leo is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $117k-$160k a year.
The role is based in US, WA, Kirkland.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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