Senior Mechanical Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions, KGS Mechanical Engineering
3 weeks ago
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The Kuiper Government Engineering team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications.
The Government Engineering team works closely with the core Kuiper team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government agencies).
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design at both the satellite system and sub-system level.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have an outstanding background in space payload design and analysis and electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems integration.
This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a space qualified payload, while meeting cross discipline requirements.
The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to conduct or direct the thermal and structural analyses to show that proposed solutions will meet the customer's goals.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies).
The candidate will exhibit the potential to lead small sub-teams of mechanical engineers, and be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform mechanical and opto-mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite payloads contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Optical, Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test
Conduct or oversee static, dynamic and modal structural analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work and to demonstrate that technical solutions will meet the needs of the customer's mission and application
Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty
Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts
Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.
Security Clearance:
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.
Basic Qualifications:
BSME from ABET accredited university
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, or equivalent
5+ years designing space based electro-mechanical systems
5+ years designing opto-mechanical systems
3+ years using NX CAD for model and drawing creation
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.
Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.
These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
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 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.
This position will remain posted until filled.
Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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