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Amazon is Hiring a Test Automation Engineer - Spacecraft Batteries, Project Kuiper Near Redmond, WA
DESCRIPTION
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Key job responsibilities
We seek a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Battery Test and Validation Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing hardware and software systems that test and validate batteries on pack, cell, and component levels. You will be working with test and design engineers to release requirements for test system requirements, design an integrated hardware/software solution, and implement these systems into full-scale production. Your role will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our Li-ion battery systems
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 day in the life
- Develop test hardware and software systems that execute comprehensive test plans and validation procedures for Li-ion cells and packs for electrical, mechanical, environmental, and safety tests
- Scale-up production level testing and data review through automation
- Conduct one-off development testing for novel battery test plans
- Analyze test data, identify potential issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement appropriate solutions
- Maintain scripting libraries and internal dependencies that unlock partner testing teams
- Design and develop test setups, fixtures, equipment, harnesses, and connectors required for battery testing and validation
- Participate in design reviews, and risk assessments, to contribute to the continuous improvement of battery pack design and performance.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, systems, reliability, and quality engineers, to gather information, share findings, and develop solutions
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and guidelines during testing and handling of Li-ion batteries.
About the team
The battery design organization is a product-oriented team that has been empowered to be entrepreneurial and nimble. The team owns the battery product life cycle from cell selection, to electrical interconnection, to pack structural design and test. We work with partner teams to define requirements, execute test campaigns to verify and validate our designs, and scale from new product introduction into full rate manufacturing.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- 4 years experience developing automated test systems for aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, or equivalent industries.
- 1 years experience with automating hardware testing and data analysis using C, C , or Python; or full stack software development experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of electronics testing of PCBAs, Integrated Circuits, and Power Electronics.
- Knowledge of Li-ion packs, components, voltage structure, and failure mechanisms
- Experience with different instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Proficient in data analysis and interpretation using software tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
- Experience with automating test setups, and scripting skills for battery testing and data analysis
- Familiarity with battery test equipment such as high voltage DC power supply, emulators, and DAQs
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,900/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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Transportation
$109k-125k (estimate)
03/13/2024
04/23/2024
RANDALLSTOWN, MD
25 - 50
2018
$50M - $200M
Transportation
