Lead Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer (Spacecraft)

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 194,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking an Electric Propulsion Engineer to join the propulsion team developing electric propulsion systems for a satellite network. You will advise test, manufacturing, and mechanical engineers on propulsion best practices and influence system design from concept through flight operations.

This role requires 3+ years in electric propulsion, a Master's in electrical engineering, and experience with interdisciplinary teams; the position includes growth opportunities and a

Qualifications

• Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• 3+ years of experience with electric propulsion technologies through design or test.

Responsibilities

• Advise test, manufacturing, and mechanical engineers on propulsion best practices.
• Define test plans and requirements for development and production tests.
• Support flight operations and in-flight concepts of operation (CONOPs).
• Identify technical risks and perform analyses to support design trades and risk mitigation.

Skills

Electric propulsion

Systems engineering

Test planning

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking an Electric Propulsion Engineer to join the propulsion team developing electric propulsion systems for a satellite network. You will advise test, manufacturing, and mechanical engineers on propulsion best practices and influence system design from concept through flight operations.

This role requires 3+ years in electric propulsion, a Master's in electrical engineering, and experience with interdisciplinary teams; the position includes growth opportunities and a