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Thermal Test Engineer for Satellite Development

2 months ago


Redmond, Washington, United States Amazon Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Thermal Test Engineer to join our team at Amazon, working on the Project Kuiper initiative. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving thermal test campaigns to validate designs, supporting fast design iterations, and ensuring the successful development and launch of satellite and ground components and subsystems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and develop thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns.
  • Design and develop data acquisition systems and instrumentation for thermal tests.
  • Design thermal test fixtures, power and data harnesses, and additional required interfaces.
  • Develop heaters and their corresponding controllers.
  • Sizing and selection of cooling systems for in-air testing.
  • Drive test automation for high volume production.
  • Participate in reviews to align mechanical designs for testing and verification activities.
  • Plan and execute test campaigns.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline, or 7+ years of equivalent experience in design or test of EE or ME hardware.
  • 5+ years of experience in design, verification, or test of electronics/mechanical hardware.
  • 3+ years of experience in reviewing requirements to support verification and test.
  • 3+ years of experience in reviewing and developing test plans and procedures.
  • 3+ years of experience in executing tests at system or component level.
  • 3+ years of experience with data acquisition systems for thermal and power applications.
  • 3+ years of experience in automation of test execution and interfacing with facility hardware.
  • 3+ years of experience with CAD systems (NX or SolidWorks) to design test fixtures and create drawings for manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience running thermal vacuum testing for spacecraft components.
  • Experience with NI LabVIEW.
  • Experience in Python.
  • Experience with performing tests under standards SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, and/or MIL-STD-1540.
  • Experience with thermal testing implementations for high volume production.
What We Offer

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.