Space Opto-Mechanical Engineer for Government Programs

Amazon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

RSUs

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Leo Government (ALG) Engineering seeks an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead design and analysis for space and ground optical systems. You will perform trade studies, support STOP analyses, and guide cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust payload solutions that meet customer needs.

You will conduct design validation, generate CAD drawings with GD&T, and produce technical reports for design reviews and proposals.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience as an opto-mechanical engineer.
• Understanding of STOP analysis and how it impacts opto-mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Perform opto-mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite optical communication payloads, ground based optical communication equipment, and test support hardware contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Bus Structures, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test
• Execute design validation testing, including testing performed in a relevant environment e.g. Thermal-Vacuum, shock, random vibration using a diverse set of calibration/qualification methods to verify/validate performance/capabilities.
• Conduct or support structural, thermal, and optical (STOP) analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work and to demonstrate that technical solutions will meet the needs and requirements of the customer’s mission and application
• Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty
• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts
• Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.
• Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysis

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Lifecycle testing

Finite element analysis

GD&T understanding

Education

BS degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T

FEM software

Job description

Amazon Leo Government (ALG) Engineering seeks an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead design and analysis for space and ground optical systems. You will perform trade studies, support STOP analyses, and guide cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust payload solutions that meet customer needs.

You will conduct design validation, generate CAD drawings with GD&T, and produce technical reports for design reviews and proposals.