Harness Processing Lead, Project Kuiper

We are looking for a Process Lead to stand up and operate an electrical ground support harness manufacturing lab. This lab will build and repair harnesses for the Project Kuiper Florida-based Launch Operations team. This is a rare opportunity to start an in-house harness shop from the ground up. The Lead will establish credibility by delivering high quality products on time and then lead a team of technicians as the capability grows.

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians as the subject matter expert on electrical ground support harnesses

• Program and execute HiPot tests on completed harnesses

• Develop standard practices to ensure delivery of a high-quality product.

• Champion harness shop safety requirements

• Successfully lead process work and review for quality and adherence to standards and procedures.

• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules

• Integration and test of the Kuiper satellite and various complex subassemblies in a cleanroom and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment

• Use precision calibrated tools - torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and dial calipers

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions

• Inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe and effective work environment

• Support varying shift schedule depending on production and launch schedules.

• Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

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

In the first 90 days, the Process Lead will stand up a low-rate harness manufacturing and repair lab. The Lead will work closely with design and manufacturing engineers to procure equipment and materials, qualify processes, and build the first units. As the capability expands and demand increases, the Lead will oversee work of multiple technicians and ensure work is efficient, safe, and effective.

Being cross-trained with the satellite processing zones, the Process Lead support satellite manufacturing as needed. The Lead will also travel internationally locations to maintain electrical ground support harnesses.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in an aerospace setting and leads collaboration with other teams to reach the best solution to any problem. They are always eager to learn something new and delights customers by delivering to commitments.

About the team

The Test Rack Engineering team, located at the Project Kuiper Payload Processing Facility (PPF), is the electronics and software competency for the launch team in Florida. We provide electrical ground support equipment to our satellite processing zone customers: test racks, harnesses, instrumentation, and supporting software solutions. The satellite manufacturing teams look to us to own and maintain the electronic systems so they can fuel, integrate, stack and launch satellites. We often leverage other electronics, software, and networking teams to deliver core components; however, we hold ourselves accountable for diving deep into the systems we deliver.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

• 4+ years experience assembling and repairing ground and/or aerospace electrical harnesses

• IPC 620 trained

• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport and 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

• Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified IPC 620 trainer

• Experience programing and running an automated harness tester

• Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment

• Experience in a fast-paced processing environment

• Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements

• 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

• Ability to use multiple types of precision measuring instruments

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

• Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly operations

• Able to climb and down ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

• Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted

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