Partner directly with senior solar scientists to scope test requirements, then design and execute the test setups, fixturing, and data collection methods that meet those requirements
Provide direct technical feedback on proposed test setups and equipment choices, drawing on hands-on experience to flag issues before they cost the team time
Manage and prioritize concurrent test requests across multiple scientists and programs, communicating status, risk, and trade-offs clearly
Own data integrity and traceability for all test outputs — consistent formatting, version control, calibration records, and documentation that others can pick up and trust
Troubleshoot equipment and test setup issues at the root cause, working with vendors when equipment service is required
Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and lab documentation; train other lab staff on equipment and methods
Drive lab-wide process improvements (layout, tooling tracking, calibration systems) and mentor other lab engineers
A day in the life
As a Sr. Lab Engineer, you'll split your time between hands-on equipment operation and coordinating with the scientists who rely on your lab. You might start the morning checking a solar simulator's calibration ahead of a test run, then sit down with a senior scientist to scope a new test fixture for an upcoming module characterization. Mid-day could involve troubleshooting a data acquisition issue on an environmental chamber, or reviewing test data with a colleague to make sure it's clean and properly logged before it feeds into someone else's analysis. You'll be the steady hand that keeps test campaigns moving accurately and on schedule, even as priorities shift.
About the team
The Amazon Leo Development Operations (DevOps) team supports the Satellite Vehicle Engineering organization's solar array development effort, providing the lab infrastructure, equipment, and test execution that our solar scientists depend on. The team supports multiple concurrent programs spanning production satellites, next-generation module development, and advanced solar cell R&D. Priorities shift quickly, and you'll take on new responsibilities as needed to keep the lab running and the team successful.
Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
6+ years of experience operating and maintaining precision lab test equipment in an electrical, electro-optical, or similar high-precision test environment
Demonstrated experience managing equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment uptime in a lab setting
Experience designing and setting up test fixtures and data acquisition setups for complex electrical or electro-optical measurements
Demonstrated ability to maintain clean, traceable, and well-organized test data and documentation
Experience troubleshooting complex lab equipment and test setups to root cause
Experience with photovoltaic or other electro-optical characterization equipment, such as solar simulators, I-V curve tracers, or spectral response/QE systems
Experience developing measurement uncertainty budgets and calibration procedures, including reference standards, calibration chains, and drift monitoring
Experience training or mentoring other lab technicians/engineers on equipment and methods
Experience partnering directly with research scientists or PhD-level engineers to translate research needs into lab execution
Familiarity with environmental test methods (thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, radiation testing) in an aerospace or R&D context
Experience leading lab process improvement initiatives (tooling tracking, layout, documentation systems)
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USA, WA, Redmond - 136,900.00 - 185,200.00 USD annually
