Senior Applied Scientist, Structural Design Integrity

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Applied Scientist, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing innovative satellite technology. This exciting opportunity involves assessing the performance and reliability of cutting-edge devices, utilizing your expertise in physical sciences and programming. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive validation and implement solutions that enhance product safety and efficiency. You'll also establish automated processes for large-scale data analysis, ensuring the success of groundbreaking projects aimed at connecting underserved communities. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java, C++, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimize performance of Kuiper Customer Terminal devices.
• Develop scalable models for physical systems and devices.

Skills

Programming in Java

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Numerical analysis

Empirical techniques

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

LS-DYNA

Abaqus

Matlab

Job description

Senior Applied Scientist, Structural Design Integrity

Job ID: 2975039 | Amazon.com Services LLC

External job description

As a Sr. Applied Scientist, you will be responsible for assessing and optimizing the performance and reliability of our new and emerging category of devices – Kuiper Customer Terminal. Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world.

In this role, you will use expertise in physical sciences, theoretical, numerical or empirical techniques to create scalable models representing response of physical systems or devices, including:
- Applying domain scientific expertise towards developing innovative analysis and tests to study viability of new materials, designs or processes
- Working closely with engineering teams to drive validation, optimization and implementation of hardware design or software algorithmic solutions to improve product and customer risks
- Establishing scalable, efficient, automated processes to handle large scale design and data analysis
- Conducting research into use conditions, materials and analysis techniques
- Tracking general business activity including device health in field and providing clear, compelling reports to management on a regular basis
- Developing, implementing guidelines to continually optimize design processes
- Using simulation tools like LS-DYNA, and Abaqus for analysis and optimization of product design
- Using of programming languages like Python and Matlab for analytical/statistical analyses and automation
- Demonstrating strong understanding across multiple physical science domains, e.g. structural, thermal, fluid dynamics, and materials
- Developing, analyzing and testing structural solutions from concept design, feature development, product architecture, through system validation
- Supporting product development and optimization through application of analysis and testing of complex electronic assemblies using advanced simulation and experimentation tools and techniques

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of industry or academic research experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- 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."

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.