FLS Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon · Kirkland, WA · Hardware Development
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Kirkland, WA. The posting calls out experience with Linux, System Design. Compensation is listed at $96,600–$160,000 per year.
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Kirkland, WA
- Department
- Hardware Development
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
Job description
from Amazon careersWe're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead production development.
As the Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable unit at Amazon Leo, you will be directly responsible for the production process development, introduction, improvement, & maintenance of a key module on our next generation spacecraft. You’ll be the leading technical voice for a team of manufacturing engineers working on the product, solving challenging technical problems associated with delivering an ultra-high-performing optical, electrical, and mechatronic module to space.
You will serve as a key lynchpin connection design/development, factory operations, quality engineering, program management, and more as you drive the manufacturing processes, we use from initial production introduction to full rate production. You will leverage your expertise in systems design to partner with development on the design of future iterations of the system and sub-assembly and our associated production test systems & tooling.
You’ll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity, exceptional quality, and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. You’ll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience- Experience in a consumer electronics lab environment
- Experience in a Linux or Unix environment
- Experience working on a consumer hardware or software product
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience configuring, deploying, and testing software updates, including the ability to identify issues and escalate to development as appropriate- Experience working with hardware and software teams for setting up, testing, and troubleshooting prototype devices
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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, Kirkland - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually