Lead Aerospace GSE Engineer for Satellite Launch Ops

Amazon Kuiper Infrastructure LLC; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo in Florida is seeking a GSE Engineer to lead design, analysis and operation of ground support equipment for satellite processing and launch operations. You will collaborate with launch site teams to develop robust hardware and documentation.

The role requires extensive experience in aerospace GSE development, CAD modeling in Siemens NX, and hands-on testing. You will travel up to 25% and pass Kennedy Space Center background checks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of working in

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering planning, design, analysis, procurement, and testing of GSE 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 of concept CAD models and drawings using Siemens NX.
• Develop, release, and maintain full CAD and drawing engineering definition packages.
• 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 able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks and maintain ongoing facility access.
• Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand.

Skills

Functional specifications

Design verification plans

Functional test procedures

Prototyping

Implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Amazon Leo in Florida is seeking a GSE Engineer to lead design, analysis and operation of ground support equipment for satellite processing and launch operations. You will collaborate with launch site teams to develop robust hardware and documentation.

The role requires extensive experience in aerospace GSE development, CAD modeling in Siemens NX, and hands-on testing. You will travel up to 25% and pass Kennedy Space Center background checks as needed.