Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Leo Mechanical Spacecraft Mechanisms

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.

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.

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.

• 3 years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• 2 years experience developing space rated Moving Mechanical Assemblies
• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• Proficiency in Python or equivalent
• Proficiency in NX (CAD) and Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management tools
• Experience developing active Moving Mechanical Assemblies utilizing stepper motors brushless DC motors brushed DC motors.
• Experience developing passive Moving Mechanical Assemblies (Hinges Hold Down Release Mechanisms etc)

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Key Skills

Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 105600 - 185000