Senior Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo 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.

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.

Were working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve extreme-scale real world challenges and provide visible benefit to end-users this is your opportunity.

Were looking for a tenured Mechanical Engineer with demonstrated ability to design and deliver hardware solutions in a fast-paced R&D environment from custom test fixturing to prototype hardware development. This position supports structural analysis and development activities for satellite programs requiring hands-on design capabilities and creative problem-solving to enable testing and hardware development initiatives.

Key job responsibilities
- Independently design and develop custom test fixturing for coupon-level and large-scale structural testing for a variety of environments from high level requirements
- Create detailed CAD models and drawings for prototype hardware test articles and hardware modifications to support R&D activities
- Collaborate with structural analysts and multidisciplinary teams (thermal electrical manufacturing test) to translate requirements into mechanical design solutions
- Support test planning execution and data collection activities throughout the development cycle
- Interface with suppliers and vendors for component sourcing fabrication specifications and procurement support
- Iterate designs rapidly based on test results analytical feedback and evolving program requirements
- Produce complete design packages including detailed drawings BOMs and assembly documentation

About the team
The Structural Integrity and Analysis team is responsible for Structural Integrity of not only the spacecraft but all other commodities supporting the program inside and outside of Mechanical Engineering group.

- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 5 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 3 years CAD experience in complex mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies/ machines/ structures/ systems

- 8 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in NX (CAD) and Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management tools
- Experience in hands-on support of prototype builds and test
- Manufacturing and test knowledge (Forming Machining Finishing Tooling Assembly Testing)
- Experience in R&D environment for space rated hardware and systems and understanding of space related requirements.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Redmond - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually