Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion, Amazon Leo
Amazon
Redmond, WA, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Propulsion hardware design
First-principles analysis
Vacuum chamber testing
Amazon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their propulsion team within Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity. The role involves overseeing propulsion hardware from conception through production, requiring strong analytical skills and hands-on collaboration across various engineering disciplines
Job Summary
Amazon Leo aims to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity via a low Earth orbit satellite network to underserved locations.
The role requires owning the complete lifecycle of propulsion subsystems from conceptual design through on-orbit performance monitoring.
Candidates must apply DFMA practices to minimize part counts and optimize assembly sequences for high-rate production environments.
Matching Summary
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Amazon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their propulsion team within Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity. The role involves overseeing propulsion hardware from conception through production, requiring strong analytical skills and hands-on collaboration across various engineering disciplines.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Propulsion hardware design
First-principles analysis
Vacuum chamber testing
DFMA practices
Root cause investigations
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional collaboration
High-volume production experience
Space-grade hardware knowledge
Key Requirements
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required
Experience with space-grade mechanical systems
Ability to lead root cause investigations
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen, national, Green Card holder, refugee, or asylee