Senior Mechanical Engineer , Leo Mechanical – Spacecraft Mechanisms

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Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.

• 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.
• Generate and run product specific tests to validate their design decisions.

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• 7+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• 4+ years experience developing space-rated moving mechanical assemblies.

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with the project management of technical projects.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of 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).

The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on 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.

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.