Processing Technician Iii – Satellite Processing – 2Nd Shift Project Kuiper

Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Job Detail
  • Adhere to safety requirements, standards and procedures in all work locations
  • Launch operations consist of satellite processing, receiving, and testing of the Kuiper satellites using various ground systems in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment
  • Verify satellite health using computer-controlled equipment to command and monitor satellite telemetry
  • Assign daily tasks to team members and execute assigned work to meet production schedules
  • Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multi-meters, micrometers and calipers
  • Track and be responsible for the calibrated tools and their calibration/maintenance cycles
  • Perform overhead crane lift operations and use pallet jacks and forklifts for hardware movement
  • Perform work according to engineering drawings and technical work instructions
  • Check and inspect work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities
  • Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment
  • Able to obtain and maintain licenses, and/or certifications as required by job responsibilities (i
  • e
  • forklift, crane, electrical)
  • Mentor new and junior team members
  • Willing to work overtime and weekends as required
  • Shift schedule is nominally 5 days/week, 8 hours/day but vary depending on production/launch schedules
  • Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand


  • A day in the life

    The processing technician (L3T3) will meet with their team leads/supervisors to understand objectives for the day
  • They will be processing satellites with mechanical and electrical ground support equipment per work instructions provided by engineering
  • They will document completed work and report non-conformances to their leads and engineering as they occur
  • They will also support and execute disposition work to resolve non-conformances per direction from lead, engineer/supervisor
  • Periodically, they will perform maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements
  • Periodically, they will perform maintenance on the ground and facility systems supporting satellite movements
  • They will be expected to cross train with all other launch operations work areas when available
  • The L3T3 is expected to support work surges and travel to other launch sites or Kuiper facilities


  • About The Team

    Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences
  • We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion
  • Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally
  • We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences


  • At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth
  • To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people
  • We’re dedicated to supporting new team members
  • Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship


  • Basic Qualifications

    High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience in spaceflight hardware testing and assembly
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • 2 years of experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (including previous certifications)
  • A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and in a clean room
  • Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
  • Able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching be required to perform the functions of this position
  • Able to lift at least 25 lbs
  • unassisted
  • Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U
  • S
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background check


  • Preferred Qualifications

    Experience as a team or task lead
  • Experience working with electrically energized systems
  • Experience in a fast-paced processing environment
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior technicians
  • Experience communicating shift handoffs
  • Experience with propellant loading/fueling operations or handling COPV hardware
  • Experience working at domestic foreign countries for launch operations


  • 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
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  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets
  • The base pay for this position ranges from $71,760/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76,960/year in our highest geographic market
  • Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and 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 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 – Amazon Kuiper Infrastructure LLC

    Job ID: A3125645 ~