Amazon
Spacecraft Integration & Test Engineer, Launch Operations
$117K–$160K
Merritt Island, FL · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in hardware/software integration and real-time systems; 4+ years applying engineering practices in operations or manufacturing. Preferred: 4+ years in Space Vehicle operations/manufacturing; 4+ years in Launch Vehicle operations/manufacturing; 2+ years in schematic design, test rack design, and troubleshooting.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, industrial, or aerospace engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the job
Configures and tests spacecraft for launch, coordinating integration operations, teams, and launch service providers.
What you'll do
- Configure test equipment and spacecraft, load software, and execute integration and test operations.
- Author work instructions and standard processes; plan workflows, schedules, and launch logistics.
- Resolve anomalies and improve spacecraft integration operations and test requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, industrial, or aerospace engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
- 4+ years of experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems.
- 4+ years of experience using engineering practices in operations or manufacturing.
- Able to work in person across multiple sites, including hazardous locations; work flexible shifts; travel up to 25% annually; and obtain required yellow fever vaccines.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in engineering, management, or similarly related technology.
- Experience in space vehicle or launch vehicle operations/manufacturing, or schematic design, test rack design, and troubleshooting.
Pay
117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
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