Drone Mechanical Engineer — Propulsion & Test Systems

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Prime Air drone propulsion subsystem design and test development. You will create 3D CAD models and drawings, perform structural analysis, and contribute to robust high-volume production designs.

Collaboration across electrical, thermal, and test teams is essential. The role requires 4+ years in mechanical engineering, prototyping experience, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and layout trades contributing to overall system architecture configuration, collaborating with Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
• Generate detailed 3D CAD assemblies/components and 2D drawings as deliverables.
• Conduct static, dynamic, and modal structural analysis as needed to support design work.
• Deliver efficient designs for high-volume production throughput (DFM, DFA).
• Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.
• Design and support test campaigns for drone hardware development and qualification.

Skills

Prototyping

3D CAD

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Prime Air drone propulsion subsystem design and test development. You will create 3D CAD models and drawings, perform structural analysis, and contribute to robust high-volume production designs.

Collaboration across electrical, thermal, and test teams is essential. The role requires 4+ years in mechanical engineering, prototyping experience, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.