Harnessing Engineer , Satellite Hardware

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs (restricted stock units)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Harness Engineer to conceptualize, design, procure, test, and support integration for wiring harnesses across the satellite program. You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical and payload teams to deliver reliable harnesses for spaceflight.

The role emphasizes qualification testing, design reviews, and collaboration with suppliers. A strong mechanical engineering background and prototyping experience are required, with on-site work in Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Harnessing design for satellite system interfacing across mechanical, electrical and payload owners.
• Support make vs buy decisions, design reviews, and implement manufacturing and integration plans.
• Engage component suppliers and harness manufacturing vendors for qualification.
• Design and produce power/data harnesses meeting electrical design requirements.
• Oversee harness qualification and acceptance tests for launch environments and mission life.
• Create 3D CAD routings, 2D drawings, schematics and installation drawings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

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.

In the Harnessing Engineer role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, procuring, testing, and support integration for the wiring harnesses across the entire satellite. Robust harness systems are crucial to maintaining reliable electrical system functionality. You will have direct impact on the success of creating a constellation of communication satellites that will be capable of reaching and providing broadband internet to the most remote areas of the world.

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

• Harnessing design for satellite system requiring interfacing across mechanical, electrical and payload design owners, trading various configurations to identify best overall solution for reliability, manufacturability, test, integration, and cost.

• Support make vs buy decisions, design reviews, and implement manufacturing and integration plans optimized for high rate production.

• Engage various component suppliers and Harnessing manufacturing vendors for component & assembly level qualification.

• Design/develop specifications and produce/procure power/data harnesses which meets electrical design requirements including current rating, targeted power loss, shielding, grounding and EMI/EMC.

• Perform/oversee harness qualification and acceptance tests for launch environments and operation through mission life, including test fixture fabrication for prototype evaluations, and deliver all development and flight hardware per vehicle schedules

• Create 3D CAD routings, 2D manufacturing drawings, schematics, and assembly installation drawings.

A day in the life

As a Harness Engineer, you will be working closely with all hardware sub-system and support teams on a daily basis. You will play an integral part of gathering requirements for harness development as well as providing critical input for successful integration of avionics hardware.

About the team

On the Harnessing Team, each member has the freedom to explore new ideas and explore their feasibility. Collaboration is critical to success and is always a high priority both within the team, as well as when working with other teams. While you are an individual contributor, it is still expected that each member takes ownership when needed. No job/task is beneath any member.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

• Experience with prototyping and implementation

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

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

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 - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually