Thermal Vacuum Test Engineer for Space Systems

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 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