Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Northridge, CA
Salary: $137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer role at Amazon Leo for Government involves working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on developing custom satellite and ground-based optical systems. This hands-on position requires expertise in opto-mechanical design, analysis, and integration of electro-mechanical systems, with a focus on optimizing payloads and system architectures to meet customer requirements. The engineer will perform trade studies, conduct STOP analyses using finite element methods, generate detailed CAD designs, and prepare technical documentation for reviews and proposals. Key skills include proficiency in CAD software, GD&T, and experience leading small teams of mechanical engineers. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and extensive experience with STOP analysis tools. This role demands strong collaboration and communication skills to interact directly with government agency customers and ensure solutions are technically robust and cost-effective.

Skills

CAD GD&T Finite Element Methods STOP Analysis Python MATLAB SolidWorks ANSYS Autodesk Inventor Mechanical Engineering Tools Electrical Engineering Tools RF Engineering Tools Structural Analysis Tools Thermal Analysis Tools Optical Design Software Cloud Services CI/CD

What you'll do

Perform opto-mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite optical communication payloads.
Conduct structural, thermal, and optical analysis to ensure technical solutions meet customer requirements.
Generate detailed designs using CAD systems with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Facilitate cost trades on multiple configurations to balance manufacturability and design uncertainty.
Design and support test campaigns for space hardware development and qualification.
Interact directly with customers to translate technical requirements into robust engineering solutions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in STEM field and 8+ years of opto-mechanical engineering experience.
Experience with STOP analysis methods and tools for design validation.
Ability to perform detailed CAD designs and generate engineering drawings.
Strong technical documentation, report writing, and presentation skills.
Hands-on experience designing test campaigns for space hardware qualification.
Collaborative team player capable of leading small sub-teams in opto-mechanical projects.

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