Avionics Manager, Spacecraft Mechanical

All Aviation Jobs; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network, delivering fast, reliable internet to customers beyond existing networks. The team leads mechanical avionics development, focusing on cost, test, and manufacturability while ensuring lifetime reliability.

This on-site role in WA requires strong leadership and DFx expertise managing hardware programs for high-volume production. Export control applies; candidates must be U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hardware products development experience.
• 7+ years of engineering team management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in engineering team management.
• Experience in new hardware product development.
• Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing).
• Experience with the project management of technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical avionics team to efficiently develop cost effective and reliable electronic systems.
• Apply extensive knowledge and experience to ensure avionics systems survive lifetime requirements in application environments.
• Optimize design for performance vs costs (manufacture, assembly, test, materials, mass, & thermal performance) to meet lifetime reliability.
• Prepare and compile design review materials for design review gates.
• Hire and develop requisite talent to ensure the team can meet Kuiper's demand.

Skills

Hardware development

Team management

DFx

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power Engineering

Tools

AWS

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical avionics team to efficiently develop cost effect and reliable electronic systems.
• Apply extensive knowledge and experience to ensure avionics systems survive lifetime requirements in application environments.
• Optimizing design for performance vs costs (manufacture, assembly, test, materials, mass, & thermal performance to meet lifetime reliability).
• Preparation and compilation of design review materials for design review gates.
• Hire and develop requisite talent to ensure the team can meet Kuiper's demand.

About The Team

The avionics team within the mechanical engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and production of electronic enclosures and components. The team works closely with the electrical and RF groups to guide PCBA layouts to ensure reliability and survivability. It is the ultimate responsibility of the mechanical avionics group to ensure the enclosure level system survives the mission duration and environments.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of new hardware products development experience
• 7+ years of engineering team management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in engineering team management
• Experience in new hardware product development
• Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing)
• Experience with the project management of technical projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of AWS or cloud technologies
• Experience developing products for large volume production
• Experience managing teams of 8+ engineers

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, REDMOND - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually