Mechanical Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link, Amazon LEO
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a broad background in the design analysis reliability and lifetime of mechanical systems and avionics.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience performing design analysis sizing and selection of mechanical mechanisms and components including gears bearings lubricants motors and gearboxes for space environments.
This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical design while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements.
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
* Use knowledge and experience in understanding collaborating and trading complex inputs from multiple other disciplines (Electrical RF Optics Thermal Dynamics Mechanisms Materials Manufacturing Assembly and Test) to guide the team and arrive at a viable technical approach
* Generate detailed designs with CAD assemblies/components and drawings as deliverables.
* Coordinate with other engineers manufacturing and assembly to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved
* Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.
* Design and support test campaigns both development and qualification/acceptance for space hardware
A day in the life
You will tackle challenging novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that havent been solved at scale before.
- 4 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years of engineering experience
- 5 years of hardware design and validation of components subsystems and systems experience
- 4 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Experience in DFM and manufacturing process development. Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design fabrication assembly tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- 5 years of hardware engineering experience
- Experience leading engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience working in Jira or similar workflow management software
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Experience with NX TeamCenter
- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production labor and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
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 Redmond - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
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