Sr Mechanical Engineer Kuiper ToolingGSE, Amazon Leo
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Job Location:
Kirkland, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Amazon Leo Tooling you will support the program on the transition from development into stable production. You will develop design analyze and implement custom tooling and equipment required for assembling and testing the satellite. You will need to convert the requests from various teams into systems that are easy to use cost effective and addition you will be responsible for project management cost estimate and scheduling.
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. We will need to tackle problems that span a variety of domains.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with vehicle manufacturing integration and operation teams to define and conceive creative solutions to unique problems.
- Design fixtures mechanisms and other types of hardware to support safe efficient and reliable testing of satellite components.
- Utilize engineering fundamentals to validate the design including hand-calculations and Finite Element Analysis.
- Geometric design using 3D CAD (NX) for parts and assemblies and 2D engineering drawings to communicate design intent.
- Project manage execution of design including budgeting scheduling and working with manufacturing teams and vendors.
- Work directly with manufacturing and operation teams on commissioning designs on production floor.
A day in the life
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
About the team
The Leo Tooling team is responsible for designing and commissioning the hard tooling mechanisms jigs and integrated machines used for satellite production. This is a team of engineers and support technicians that provide in-house unique and creative solutions on tight timelines.
- Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering
- 2 years of project management including resource planning managing schedules reporting project status and prioritizing tasks experience
- 4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience with CAD Design of complex systems including 3D modeling drawings and GD&T
- 1 years of experience of structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Strong background in the design of mechanism bolted and welded structures assembly fixtures alignment fixtures test fixtures rigging and material handling
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Design analysis experience with stiffness/strength structural dynamics weldments and bolted structures.
- Experience designing tooling for aerospace hardware
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials used in assembly tooling
- Experience with NX 3D modeling and Simcenter 3D FEA simulation.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Amazon Leo Tooling you will support the program on the transition from development into stable production. You will develop design analyze and implement custom tooling and equipment required for assembling and testing the satellite. You will need to convert the requests from various teams into systems that are easy to use cost effective and addition you will be responsible for project management cost estimate and scheduling.
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. We will need to tackle problems that span a variety of domains.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with vehicle manufacturing integration and operation teams to define and conceive creative solutions to unique problems.
- Design fixtures mechanisms and other types of hardware to support safe efficient and reliable testing of satellite components.
- Utilize engineering fundamentals to validate the design including hand-calculations and Finite Element Analysis.
- Geometric design using 3D CAD (NX) for parts and assemblies and 2D engineering drawings to communicate design intent.
- Project manage execution of design including budgeting scheduling and working with manufacturing teams and vendors.
- Work directly with manufacturing and operation teams on commissioning designs on production floor.
A day in the life
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
About the team
The Leo Tooling team is responsible for designing and commissioning the hard tooling mechanisms jigs and integrated machines used for satellite production. This is a team of engineers and support technicians that provide in-house unique and creative solutions on tight timelines.
- Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering
- 2 years of project management including resource planning managing schedules reporting project status and prioritizing tasks experience
- 4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience with CAD Design of complex systems including 3D modeling drawings and GD&T
- 1 years of experience of structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Strong background in the design of mechanism bolted and welded structures assembly fixtures alignment fixtures test fixtures rigging and material handling
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Design analysis experience with stiffness/strength structural dynamics weldments and bolted structures.
- Experience designing tooling for aerospace hardware
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials used in assembly tooling
- Experience with NX 3D modeling and Simcenter 3D FEA simulation.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 Kirkland - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
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