Sr Tools Applications Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

RSUs + signing incentives

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an MCAD Tools Application Engineer to deliver and maintain a robust MCAD toolset alongside database management for electrical design, layout, and simulation teams.

You will tailor features for Siemens NX, integrate CAD with enterprise systems, and collaborate across engineering, IT, and program teams to support a fast-paced satellite development program with a focus on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years experience in CAD software customization, with a strong focus on Siemens NX.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python and other .NET languages.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and product lifecycle management (PLM) concepts.
• Experience integrating CAD systems with other enterprise software (e.g., PLM, ERP, simulation tools).

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable, reliable set of MCAD tools and database management for electrical engineering design, layout, and simulation engineers.
• Anticipate tool needs, develop custom features and functionality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical support and create processes to enable rapid development of a leading-edge satellite constellation.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

CAD customization

Siemens NX

C++

C#

Python

.NET

3D modeling

PLM concepts

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ERP

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

Key job responsibilities

As an MCAD Tools Application Engineer, you will be responsible for providing a stable, reliable set of Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD) tools and database management for electrical engineering design, layout, and simulation engineers. You will anticipate tool needs, develop custom features and functionality, collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical support, and create and develop processes to enable successful and rapid development of a leading-edge low earth orbit satellite constellation. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years experience in CAD software customization, with a strong focus on Siemens NX
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python and other .NET languages
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and product lifecycle management (PLM) concepts
• Experience integrating CAD systems with other enterprise software (e.g., PLM, ERP, simulation tools)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading the definition and development of multi tier web services
• Multiple years automating CAD/PLM workflows/processes.

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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10479014