Mechanical Engineer , Amazon Leo Mechanical - Spacecraft Mechanisms
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$105,000 - $185,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-03
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze requirements, conceive and develop trade studies on mechanism design options.
- Create and iterate detailed CAD models of design options, including mechanism geometry and assembly processes.
- Analyze all load conditions (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) for compliance using classical and FEA methods.
- Develop test plans for long-term reliability assessments and define qualification plans for acceptance testing.
- Facilitate cost trades for manufacturability versus design uncertainty across multiple configurations.
- Produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, and assembly documentation.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure designs meet reliability and production goals.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with prototyping and implementation.
- 2+ years of experience developing space-rated Moving Mechanical Assemblies.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools.
- Proficiency in Python or equivalent programming language.
- Experience developing active and passive Moving Mechanical Assemblies.
