Senior Mechanical Engineering-Design

Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.Mechanical Design Engineer will be a member of the Amazon Leo Inter-Satellite Link team, focusing on the design of the various mechanical ground support equipment (GSE), including assembly, alignment, and testing fixturing and tooling. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in performing design, analysis, sizing, and selection of mechanical mechanisms and components for development and production environments.This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical analytical, and documentation capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical design, while optimizing to support high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Key job responsibilitiesWe're looking for a mechanical engineer with aerospace/defense background, and a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. In this role, you will be expected to lead a variety of tasks and development projects, using knowledge and experience in understanding, collaborating and trading complex inputs from multiple other disciplines (Electrical, Optics, Process, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test), to guide the team and arrive at a viable technical approach for both prototype and production level designs. Generate detailed 3D CAD assemblies/components and drawings as deliverables, specifically assembly, alignment and test GSE for satellite systems, using Siemens NX. Coordinate with other engineers, manufacturing and program management to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved. Develop documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews. Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space and GSE hardware.Mechanical Design Engineer, your tasks would vary between fixturing and tooling design, design reviews, building and qualifying. This is a cross-functional role requiring leadership skills, and constant interaction with multiple HW/SW design teams and end-users. You will be expected to work with a team of top-notch engineers and collaborate with multiple other spacecraft design and integration teams. Basic qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent- 7+ years of experience with CAD design- 7+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience- 5+ years of experience with design and development of hardware at scale (High End Precision Mechanisms desired)- Experience with prototyping and implementation- Experience in DFM/DFA and manufacturing process development. Applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materialsPreferred qualification - Experience with CAD design in NX, TeamCenter- Experience with production fixturing and tooling design- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume- Knowledge of Ansys Finite Element analysis tool- 5+ years of experience with development, test, deployment of aerospace systems- Experience with specifying/justifying design margins and test sequences, and qualifying space systems.- Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between Hardware, Reliability, and Firmware teams to define and drive scope and clarity of work, and reach optimum system level trade-offs- Strong time and task management skills with consistent attention to detail- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; Use of engineering project management software such as JIRA, Confluence, or other Agile tools- Strong communication, documentation and writing skillsAmazon 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.