System Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Engineer , KGS Integrated Engineering Solutions

Project Kuiper is a visionary initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging cutting-edge satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.

The Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. KGS Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. KGS collaborates closely with Project Kuiper to leverage the constellation of advance satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The KGS Engineering team is seeking dynamic and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique technical solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.

The Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Engineer will proactively drive the design for reliability, availability, and maintainability of Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) systems. This role is responsible for developing and leading the RAM process and delivering on RAM objectives across both space-based and terrestrial applications. This role will require collaborating closely with system-level and subsystem teams, providing technical inputs and guidance on designs, and supporting detailed analysis and test capabilities.

As a member of the KGS Engineering Integrated Engineering Solutions (IES) organization, the candidate will have experience developing and implementing both analytical and empirical approaches for mission assurance, product quality, reliability risk identification and assessment, and availability and maintainability analysis during product design, manufacturing, integration, testing, deployment, and mission operation stages. The individual should be able to drive KGS system and product requirements in executing stress driven risk analysis, including thermal, electrical and mechanical stresses in order to identify overstress, and fatigue-related product weaknesses. This individual is capable of evaluating not only product design quality/reliability risks, but also has the skillset and experiences to assess electronics manufacturing process related quality/reliability issues. The candidate is also able to provide system level mission impacts with mitigation approaches to support CONOPS or devise alternative approaches to meet performance objectives.

At the component level, the candidate will drive critical component identification, vendor selection, and qualification requirements. The candidate is expected to use knowledge of process capabilities for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and Electrical, Electronic and Electro-mechanical (EEE) component production as well as system-level performance requirements to establish critical quality and reliability metrics.

At the system level, the RAM engineer will develop system level RAM models, RAM assessments, and risk analyses for space vehicle optimization. The candidate will be expected to be familiar with system RAM engineering tools and methods, including but not limited to reliability block diagram, Markov model, fault tree, failure modes, critical items list, statistical modeling, and data analytics.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on large-scale programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies).

Key job responsibilities

• \tAct as the subject matter expert for reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis and test for Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) system and subsystem designs

• \tDevelop system level RAM models and establish RAM allocations across space vehicle subsystems and terrestrial products to meet RAM requirements

• \tSpecify and develop end-to-end RAM models and analysis results to support validation of performance against customer and/or partner requirements

• \tReview, guide, support subsystem teams FMECAs, predictive modeling techniques, and test plans

• \tEstablish test capabilities, and failure analysis as needed

• \tCreate RAM validation test plans and implement specific validation items including resource allocations, validation schedule assumptions, and validation items scope

• \tAnalyze test data and engage with others in KGS, customers, suppliers, or partners to evaluate the product reliability and provide proactive feedback on mitigation approaches

• \tReport RAM validation execution progress and issues, and track the issues from creation to closure

• \tCooperate with cross-functional teams and other test engineers on debugging, failure analysis, and resolution of issues observed during test

• \tEvaluate and develop RAM validation test methodologies to reduce test time and increase test coverage

• \tSupport second source qualification and factory escalations in RAM validation

• \tWork with OEM's and leverage OEM resources for research

• \tQualify components manufactured by suppliers and/or 3rd party partners

Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

About the team

Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. These solutions are tailored to meet the needs of government and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial applications. The Integrated Engineering Solutions organization under KGS Engineering plays a vital role in the entire life cycle of the development of an engineering solution, including architecture development, requirements and interface definition through assembly, integration, and test (AI&T). verification, and post-delivery and operational support.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Northridge, CA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- • \tBachelor's Degree or above in engineering, physics or related fields, or equivalent experience

- • \t5+ years of experience with state of art PCBAs and electronics component packaging

- • \t3+ years of experience with failure analysis activities and root cause analysis

- • \t3+ years of experience with accelerated life testing (ALT, ESS, HALT/HASS)

- • \t3 year's minimum experience in reliability or hardware test for electronic products

- • \tGood understanding of the principles and basic structures of measuring instruments such as HALT, chambers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters, etc.

- • \tStrong technical problem-solving skills and experience with failure analysis techniques

- • \tExcellent written and verbal communication skills required

- • \tGood ability in multi-task and handling a large number of tasks at once

- • \tExperience with SATCOM payloads or systems in space and/or on the ground, aerospace, or related industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- • \tMaster's Degree or PhD in engineering, physics, computer science, or similar field

- • \tHigh sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction

- • \tExcellent oral and written communication skills

- • \tStrong team work spirit, team leader preferred

- • \tExperience with failure analysis techniques to isolate failure for any issues

- • \tHave reliability knowledge, statistical knowledge and be able to use reliability and statistical method to do data analysis, provide product risk assessment and life forecast.

- • \tExperience in development, integration, and commissioning of satellite communication systems

- • \tBroad knowledge and experience in the application and utilization of standards such as SMC-S-013, MIL-STD-785B, and guidance such as MIL-HDBK-217

- • \tBroad knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines related to satellite or space systems, including design, integration, test, operation, maintenance, and configuration/data management

- • \tFamiliarity with software development and hardware integration related to satellite payloads or ground systems

- • \tExperience supporting system engineering of space and/or ground systems development efforts including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.

- • \tDemonstrated experience working with government agencies

- • \tUS Security Clearance

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/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.

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