• Satellite Tooling and GSE Engineer, Project Kuiper…

    Amazon (Redmond, WA)


    Description

    Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Project Kuiper 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.

     

    As a Mechanical Design Engineer for Kuiper Tooling, you will support the program on the transition from development into stable production. You will develop, design, analyze, and implement custom tooling and equipment required for assembling and testing the satellite. You will need to convert the requests from various teams into systems that are easy to use, cost effective, and accurate. In addition, you will be responsible for project management, cost estimate and scheduling.

     

    This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

     

    Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. We will need to tackle problems that span a variety of domains.

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Design and analysis skills and experience

     

    - Procurement of parts/components/assemblies for tool/equipment

     

    - Hands on life cycle management: Concept through equipment usage in production

     

    - Mentoring and leadership for less experienced engineers

     

    - System architect, concept and process development

    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.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of electrical or mechanical engineering experience

     

    - Experience with prototyping and implementation

     

    - 2+ years of project management, including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks experience

     

    - 4+ years of experience with CAD Design of complex systems including 3D modeling, drawings, and GD&T

     

    - 2+ years of experience of structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Experience with the project management of technical projects

     

    - Movement and handling GSE experience of heavy load (>800 kg), high value hardware

     

    - Overhead lift tooling experience

     

    - Aerospace experience

     

    - Load transfer of high value hardware, managing constraints

     

    Amazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.