Launch Site GSE Mechanical Project Engineer Lead

Amazon; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Project Engineer - Ground Support Equipment for the Kennedy Space Center area to lead the design, development, and procurement of GSE for Leo launch operations. You will coordinate with launch operations to translate requirements into robust equipment and maintain rigorous documentation.

The role demands strong mechanical engineering experience, proficiency in CAD, FEA, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• 2+ years of experience of structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis.
• 3+ years of experience with CAD Design of complex systems including 3D modeling, drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience in the design of large weldments and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage GSE through development and build cycles to support launch operations.
• Coordinate with launch operations personnel to understand operational requirements and develop GSE to meet those requirements.
• Develop and approve specifications for performance, fabrication, acceptance test and maintenance.
• Manage external partners to ensure GSE meets specifications and timelines.
• Establish technical documentation for maintenance and proofload requirements.
• Perform analysis (hand calculations and finite element analysis) to support design.
• Design and analysis of concept CAD models using Siemens NX and Femap.
• Maintain and report on equipment schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Implement and continuously improve GSE operations.
• Assembly, integration, and test takt time and cost optimization planning.
• Shift schedule will vary, depending on production/launch schedules
• Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.
• Must be able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks and maintain ongoing facility access.

Skills

5+ years mechanical

Prototyping

Finite Element Analysis

CAD Design

Weldments design

Education

BS in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Siemens NX

Femap

Job description

Amazon seeks a Project Engineer - Ground Support Equipment for the Kennedy Space Center area to lead the design, development, and procurement of GSE for Leo launch operations. You will coordinate with launch operations to translate requirements into robust equipment and maintain rigorous documentation.

The role demands strong mechanical engineering experience, proficiency in CAD, FEA, and vendor management.