Space Propulsion Mechanical Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSU eligibility

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a Propulsion Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test and support propulsion hardware from concept through production. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver lightweight, cost-effective hardware for spaceflight applications.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical or aerospace background, 3+ years of experience, GD&T, and experience with FEM analyses (Nastran/Abaqus/Ansys) and DFMA principles. Redmond, WA based with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of technical engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing aerospace hardware.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis on multi-component assemblies.
• Experience with structural or thermal finite element analysis (Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or equivalent).
• Experience with manufacturing processes (CNC, welding, castings, additive) and fundamentals of DFMA.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test propulsion mechanical hardware through prototyping, qualification, and high-volume production.
• Solve mechanical, thermal, structural, and fluid system problems using first-principles analysis.
• Develop and iterate designs to support system-level trade studies.
• Produce design documentation—drawings, tolerance analyses, analyses, and test plans.

Skills

DFMA

First-principles analysis

FEM analysis

Python scripting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Master’s or PhD in mechanical/aerospace

Tools

Nastran

Abaqus

Ansys

CNC

Job description

Amazon Leo seeks a Propulsion Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test and support propulsion hardware from concept through production. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver lightweight, cost-effective hardware for spaceflight applications.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical or aerospace background, 3+ years of experience, GD&T, and experience with FEM analyses (Nastran/Abaqus/Ansys) and DFMA principles. Redmond, WA based with comprehensive benefits.