Satellite Thermal Test Engineer: Design & Validate in Orbit

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

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a Thermal Test Engineer to lead thermal cycle and vacuum testing for satellite and ground components. You will develop data acquisition systems, design test fixtures, and drive test campaigns to support rapid design iterations from development to launch.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering, testing and automation, and CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks). Work is on-site in Redmond, WA with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of integration, testing and automation experience.
• 3+ years experience with CAD systems (NX or SolidWorks) to design test fixtures and create drawings for manufacturing.
• 3+ years experience in reviewing and developing test plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Planning and development of thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns.
• Development of data acquisition systems and instrumentation for thermal tests.
• Design of thermal test fixtures, power and data harnesses and additional required interfaces.
• Development of heaters and their corresponding controllers.
• Sizing and selection of cooling systems for in-air testing.
• Driving test automation for high volume production.
• Participation in reviews to align mechanical designs for testing and verification activities.
• Planning and execution of test campaigns.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Testing & automation

CAD (NX/SolidWorks)

Python

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Amazon Leo seeks a Thermal Test Engineer to lead thermal cycle and vacuum testing for satellite and ground components. You will develop data acquisition systems, design test fixtures, and drive test campaigns to support rapid design iterations from development to launch.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering, testing and automation, and CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks). Work is on-site in Redmond, WA with a strong focus on safety and reliability.