Project 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.

The Kuiper Solutions Engineering team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. The Solutions Engineering team works closely with the core Kuiper team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government agencies). The Mechanical Engineer will deliver innovative and fast-paced design, analysis and/or test solutions at both the satellite system and sub-system level.

The Mechanical Engineer will have an outstanding background in one or more of the following: space vehicle design, analysis, and electro-mechanical systems integration and test. The ideal candidate has experience making major optimization trades for satellite bus architectures including integration with payload subsystems. 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 vehicle, while meeting cross discipline requirements. The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer effectively show that proposed solutions will meet the customer’s goals.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies). The candidate will be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports.

Key job responsibilities

• Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysis
• Mechanical Analysis Engineer: Conduct or oversee static, dynamic and modal structural analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work and to demonstrate that technical solutions will meet the needs of the customer’s mission and application
• Mechanical Design Engineer: Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite primary structure contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test
• Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty
• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts
• Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer: Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.

The role is located in Northridge, CA, and includes US relocation benefits.

Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

About the team
KSET is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale.

• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.