Senior Mechanical Engineer – Spacecraft Mechanisms, Amazon Leo Mechanical Mechanisms

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.

This role is for a highly innovative and dynamic individual with the ability and drive to design and develop spacecraft this role youll identify the requirements through negotiation with other disciplines apply research your creativity and experience to develop mechanisms that meet reliability goals and are producible at volume at very low cost. This is a hands-on role and requires a self-starter with extensive skills in mechanical analysis and the ability to drive multiple trades and iterations of design build and test as vehicle design advances while diligently driving the design to the simplest possible solution that satisfies the 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
Identify and analyze requirements conceive and develop trade studies on mechanism design options.
Create and iterate detailed CAD models of design options mechanism geometry materials / lubrication selections assembly processes and test methods.
Analyze (classical / FEA) all load conditions (static dynamic thermal fatigue) for compliance.
Develop test plans throughout development with variable isolation DOEs and statistical analysis for long term reliability assessments as needed.
Define qualification plans and identify acceptance testing methods at volume production.
Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty.
Produce complete design packages detailed drawings analysis reports BOMs Assembly documentation.


- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or equivalent.
- 5 years experience working in an aerospace defense or automotive design/manufacturing environment in a Lead Engineering role.

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Masters degree in computer science mechanical engineering electrical engineering or equivalent
- Proficient in developing design models and drawings for production and analysis via Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management tools for configuration management.
- Experience providing input and leadership to cross functional teams to introduce new products to production.
- Experience designing and qualifying space mechanisms specifically those driven by stepper motors BLDC motors or springs and associated sensors to ensure appropriate performance.
- Experience in materials selection related to wear performance in space applications.
- Experience using NX Teamcenter and Ansys for CAD.

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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