Senior Mechanical Engineer, Leo Propulsion

Amazon

United States
137,300.00 - 185,700.00 usd annually py
On-site
End-to-end propulsion hardware lifecycle
Design and analyze plasma-facing components
Vacuum chamber testing and qualification
Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks

Job Summary

  • Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks.
  • As a mechanical engineer within the propulsion team you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of propulsion hardware from first-principles concept through high-volume production and on-orbit operation.
  • This is a hands-on role which requires collaboration across functional boundaries to develop thrusters, cathodes, fluidic components, and system packaging.

Matching Summary

Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks.

Salary

137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end propulsion hardware lifecycle
  • Design and analyze plasma-facing components
  • Vacuum chamber testing and qualification
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • DFMA practices

Nice-to-have

  • Analytical rigor and build-test ownership
  • Cost-effective and scalable hardware
  • Rapid design iteration

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • U.S. permanent resident
  • Lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.

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