Sr Opto-Mechanical Engineer — Spacecraft Production & Test

Amazon

Redmond (WA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 186,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr Opto Mechanical Engineer in Redmond, WA to lead manufacturing and test development for a Line Replaceable Unit on the Amazon Leo program. You will be the primary technical voice for the factory, collaborating with design, manufacturing, QA and programs to deliver a high-performance optical/electrical/mechatronic module for space.

The role involves scaling production, driving capital investments for automation, and ensuring quality while meeting schedule goals.

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
  • 7+ years of experience including new product introduction (NPI).
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or related field.
  • Experience in opto-mechanical design, familiar with optics mounting and optical alignment.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems design and development using at least one CAD package with GD&T, FEA and drawing documentation.
  • Proficient with optical design principles and ray tracing.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary technical interface to development team and lead the factory voice in reviews and new product development.
  • Design and analyze optical systems, including opto-mechanical mounting.
  • Align laser and optical systems and verify performance to meet specs.
  • Collaborate with optical and system engineering leads on opto-mechanical design.
  • Document mechanical design including BOM, drawings and procedures.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design
GD&T
FEM/FEA
Ray tracing
Production test development
Design verification plans

Education

Mechanical Engineering
Optical Engineering
Physics

Tools

SolidWorks
Creo

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr Opto Mechanical Engineer in Redmond, WA to lead manufacturing and test development for a Line Replaceable Unit on the Amazon Leo program. You will be the primary technical voice for the factory, collaborating with design, manufacturing, QA and programs to deliver a high-performance optical/electrical/mechatronic module for space.

The role involves scaling production, driving capital investments for automation, and ensuring quality while meeting schedule goals.

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