Senior Mechanical Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link, Project Kuiper

DescriptionProject 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.We're looking for an outstanding Mechanical Engineer with a background in the design, analysis, reliability, and lifetime of mechanisms.The ideal candidate has extensive experience performing design, analysis, sizing, and selection of mechanical mechanisms and components including gears, bearings, lubricants, motors, and gearboxes for space environments.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 qualified physical design, while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements.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.Key job responsibilitiesUse knowledge and experience in understanding, collaborating and trading complex inputs from multiple other disciplines (Electrical, RF, Optics, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test) to guide the team and arrive at a viable technical approachGenerate detailed designs with CAD assemblies/components and drawings as deliverables.Coordinate with other engineers, manufacturing and assembly to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achievedDocumentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardwareA day in the lifeYou will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering5+ years of experience with CAD.5+ years of experience with design and development of hardware at scale (High End Precision Mechanisms desired)5+ years of experience with development, test, deployment of aerospace systems.Experience with specifying/justifying margins and test sequences, and qualifying space systems.Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.Experience in DFM and manufacturing process development. Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.Preferred Qualifications6+ years of experience in the design, qualification, volume production of PCBA enclosures for spacecraft.Experience with NX, TeamCenterAbility 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-offsExperienced with Issue tracking applications (JIRA, TRAC)Strong time and task management skills with consistent attention to detailProvides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit 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. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.