Prop Manufacturing Engineer , Project Kuiper Propulsion

Amazon

full-time

Posted: October 27, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Description

Project Kuiper 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.Key job responsibilities- Troubleshoot production issues in a timely manner- Support and manage daily production operations and eliminate blockers and/or part shortages- Work with cross functional teams to solve production issues- Provide design for manufacturability feedback and drive positive continuous change to hardware - Work with process, quality, and design engineers to continuously improve manufacturing processesA day in the lifeAs a Manufacturing Engineer this person 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 Kuiper 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).About the teamWe are a fast-paced, data-driven team, and work with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve the product’s performance, quality and cost. We are excited about the technical challenges, which motivates us rather than discourages us.We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Locations

  • United States, WA, Redmond, Redmond, WA, United States

Salary

Salary not disclosed

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

120,000 - 180,000 USD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • - 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experienceintermediate
  • - Experience with prototyping and implementationintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • - 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience (experience, 4 years)
  • - Experience with prototyping and implementation (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • - Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools (experience)
  • - Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume (experience)
  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • - Troubleshoot production issues in a timely manner
  • - Support and manage daily production operations and eliminate blockers and/or part shortages
  • - Work with cross functional teams to solve production issues
  • - Provide design for manufacturability feedback and drive positive continuous change to hardware
  • - Work with process, quality, and design engineers to continuously improve manufacturing processes

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