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Posted date: Jun 29, 2026
Location: REDMOND, WA
Estimated salary: $148,700
Range: $111,300 - $186,100
Description
Amazon Leo is Amazon’s 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.We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team in a strategic leadership role. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies that drive operational excellence across our production lines.
You will lead the charge to develop, improve, review and maintain the preventative maintenance program while ensuring appropriate procedures in place to supporting spacecraft testing and builds.
***Expected Working Hours*** Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction for maintenance programs and system reliability
- Architect and implement maintenance frameworks and standards
- Drive data-driven maintenance strategies and predictive maintenance initiatives
- Manage critical infrastructure that directly impacts business continuity
- Lead critical incident responses and root cause analyses
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, contractors, and maintenance teams to define design facility requirements for specialty equipment during initial stages of design through completion of installation
- Establish effective relationships with teams across the program
- Develop an understanding of local permit processes
- Manage critical spare parts budgets for Leo Maintenance Group as equipment is being defined, installed and operated.
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.
About the team
The Amazon Leo Maintenance Group supports the Space Simulation and Manufacturing teams by installing, commissioning, and maintaining equipment that will provide screening and testing of satellite hardware. The lab has the capability to perform testing in the R&D, Proto-Flight, Qualification and Flight test phases. This will be done utilizing equipment in the lab such as electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers and other equipment to simulate the space environment while assuming responsible for assembly, integration, and test of satellite hardware and the associated equipment and facility definition required to achieve production rates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
- Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
Extended Qualifications
- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers
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, REDMOND - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually