Materials Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

As a member of the Amazon Leos Materials team you will play a crucial role in developing advanced materials and processes that enable the cost-effective and reliable production of our satellites. You will be responsible for conducting hands-on laboratory testing and failure analysis of flight hardware and raw stock materials as well as developing next generation materials to improve satellite performance. You will work closely with external vendors to establish process control and identify new opportunities for product development and improvement.

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Bachelors degree in materials engineering metallurgy materials science chemistry chemical engineering mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
- 2 years of experience with materials selection testing and processing/fabrication methodologies such as casting stamping coating cleaning

- Masters degree or PhD in materials engineering metallurgy materials science chemistry chemical engineering or a related technical discipline
- 2 years of experience with electronic materials magnets contamination composites additive or polymers
- Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design
- Familiarity with metallic and nonmetallic materials used in spaceflight hardware
- Experience in characterization techniques and equipment such as SEM-EDS FTIR DSC TGA LFA rheometry spectrophotometry optical microscopy hardness testers and mechanical property testing
- Experience in conducting technical evaluations of material processes and understanding of how the interaction between process variables can affect the resulting material performance
- Ability to interact with and convey concepts to all levels of the organization

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.