Thermal Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to support the development of satellite and ground components, driving thermal test campaigns from design to launch. The role emphasizes thermal cycle and vacuum testing, data-driven design influence, and test fixture development.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with CAD-based fixture design, data acquisition, and test automation, and will coordinate across engineering and test labs to ensure robust verification of spacecraft components

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in prototyping and implementation.
• Experience reviewing requirements to support verification and test.
• Experience reviewing and developing test plans and procedures.
• Experience executing tests at system or component level.
• Experience with CAD systems (NX or SolidWorks) to design test fixtures and drawings for manufacturing.
• Automation of test execution and interfacing with facility hardware.
• Experience with data acquisition systems for thermal and power applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning and development of thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns.
• Development of data acquisition systems and instrumentation for thermal tests.
• Design of thermal test fixtures, power and data harnesses and interfaces.
• Development of heaters and their controllers.
• Sizing and selection of cooling systems for in-air testing.
• Driving test automation for high volume production.
• Participation in reviews to align mechanical designs for testing and verification activities.
• Planning and execution of test campaigns.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Data acquisition

Test planning

Python

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

We are looking for a Thermal Test Engineer who will support Amazon Leo in the development of satellite and ground components and subsystems, by driving thermal test campaigns to validate designs, support fast design iterations, and help us go from design to launch, through development, qualification and acceptance testing activities. The ideal candidate must have experience in thermal cycle and vacuum testing, producing actionable data to influence the design of spacecraft components and subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Planning and development of thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns.
• Development of data acquisition systems and instrumentation for thermal tests.
• Design of thermal test fixtures, power and data harnesses and additional required interfaces.
• Development of heaters and their corresponding controllers.
• Sizing and selection of cooling systems for in-air testing.
• Driving test automation for high volume production.
• Participation in reviews to align mechanical designs for testing and verification activities.
• Planning and execution of test campaigns.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• Experience in reviewing requirements to support verification and test.
• Experience in reviewing and developing test plans and procedures.
• Experience in executing tests at system or component level.
• Experience with CAD systems (NX or SolidWorks) to design test fixtures and create drawings for manufacturing.
• Automation of test execution and interfacing with facility hardware.
• Experience with data acquisition systems for thermal and power applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience running thermal vacuum testing for spacecraft components.
• Experience with performing tests under standards SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000 and/or MIL-STD-1540.
• Experience in Python.
• Ability to coordinate between engineering, test lab and technicians and schedule testing resources.
• Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

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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, WA, Redmond - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually