Mechanical Engineer , Leo Mechanical – Spacecraft Mechanisms

Description 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.
This role is for a highly innovative and dynamic individual with the ability and drive to design and develop spacecraft mechanisms. In this role, you’ll 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.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications – 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• 2+ years experience developing space rated Moving Mechanical Assemblies

• Preferred Qualifications – Knowledge of Solid Works 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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