Senior Reliability Engineer, Amazon Leo at Amazon

Amazon Leo is Amazons 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.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.We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Reliability Engineer to join the Hardware Reliability Engineering team within the satellite development organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in electronics manufacturing processes hardware reliability concepts and reliability test practices with a focus on ensuring the functional reliability and performance of satellite hardware systems in the harsh environment of space. You will be responsible for driving the design-for-reliability best practices conducting rigorous testing and analyzing on-orbit data to enhance the robustness of Amazon Leo satellite hardware. You will play an important role across key dimensions of a products lifecycle: design trades product development and release manufacturing process qualification supply chain reliability environmental stress screens and on-orbit fault and failure investigations. You will be a key member of a high-performance team responsible for delivering a reliable satellite constellation.Key job responsibilitiesReliability Analysis and Testing:- Develop and implement reliability test plans for satellite hardware components.- Perform stress screening environmental testing and drive failure analysis to ensure satellite hardware meets reliability and performance targets- Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes and mitigations.Design and Development Support:- Collaborate with design engineers to implement design for reliability best practices.- Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release.- Participate in design reviews and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential reliability issues.Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis:- Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures to determine root cause. Travel as needed to perform deep dives into supplier processes. - Develop and recommend corrective actions to address identified reliability issues. - Maintain detailed records of failure analysis and reliability assessments.Reliability Modeling and Simulation:- Utilize reliability modeling and simulation tools to predict hardware performance and lifespan.- Develop and maintain reliability prediction models and databases.Documentation and Reporting:- Prepare detailed reliability reports test plans and procedures. - Present findings and recommendations to engineering teams and management.- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for satellite hardware reliability.Continuous Improvement:- Stay current with industry trends advancements and best practices in hardware reliability engineering.- Propose and implement process improvements to drive improvements in reliability across the program.- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology or Reliability Engineering- 3 years of experience in hardware reliability engineering preferably with a focus on satellite systems or space applications.- Knowledge of reliability engineering principles methods and tools.- Knowledge with environmental testing- Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and materials characterization methods.- Familiarity with electronics (PCBs PCBAs electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies.- Self starting with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.- Team-player with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production- Masters or Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Engineering Reliability Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.- Experience with environmental testing including temperature cycling vibration highly accelerated limit testing (HALT) and highly-accelerated stress screening (HASS).- Proficiency in Python including NumPy Pandas SciPy Plotly and Matplotlib.- Familiarity with PCB fabrication SMT and polymerics application manufacturing processes.- Familiarity with relevant industry standards including IPC JEDEC AIAA AEC MIL and SMC standards.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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Kubernetes,FMEA,Continuous Improvement,Elasticsearch,Go,Root cause Analysis,Maximo,CMMS,Maintenance,Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 128600 - 213600