Senior Mechanical Engineer (Avionics), Avionics - Mechanical
Job ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Amazon Leo is Amazon's 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.
We're looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with a background in design and analysis of secondary structure and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) for satellite systems. The ideal candidate has experience performing secondary structure specific design and analyses such as random vibration analysis and hand calculation sizing based on quasi-static accelerations.
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. The candidate will design, analyze, and test secondary structures while ensuring all requirements are met.
Responsibilities
Mechanical design and layout trades contributing to overall system architecture configuration selection, requiring knowledge and experience in understanding, collaborating and trading complex inputs from multiple other disciplines – Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
Generate detailed designs with 3D CAD assemblies/components and 2D drawings as deliverables.
Conduct static, dynamic, and modal structural analysis as needed to support design work.
Deliver efficient designs capable of high volume production throughput (DFM, DFA).
Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.
Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
7+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with prototyping and implementation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
Experience with NX and Teamcenter
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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 US, WA, REDMOND – $137,300.00–$185,700.00 USD annually
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