Lead Propulsion Fluid Systems Engineer — Spacecraft

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to own propulsion subsystems end-to-end from concept through on-orbit operation. You will design, analyze, test, and document fluid systems and valves, collaborating with cross-functional teams for reliable, high-volume production.

The role requires experience with space-grade hardware qualification, DFMA practices, and strong Python/MATLAB data analysis skills, based in Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of technical engineering experience.
• Experience with qualification testing of space-grade hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion subsystems lifecycle from concept to on-orbit performance.
• Perform first-principles analysis to drive design decisions.
• Design pressurized fluid components and manifold systems with clear documentation.
• Plan and execute fluid system tests and environmental qualification.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Space hardware

qualification testing

DFMA

Python or MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Advanced degree in aerospace/ME

Tools

CAD software

Tolerance analysis

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to own propulsion subsystems end-to-end from concept through on-orbit operation. You will design, analyze, test, and document fluid systems and valves, collaborating with cross-functional teams for reliable, high-volume production.

The role requires experience with space-grade hardware qualification, DFMA practices, and strong Python/MATLAB data analysis skills, based in Redmond, WA.