Senior Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging, Avionics Mechanical

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$159,200–$215,300 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $187k
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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$195,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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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 Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging, Avionics Mechanical

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging, Avionics Mechanical joins the Avionics Mechanical team to own the mechanical implementation of spacecraft electrical systems from early architecture through flight hardware. This role involves developing robust packaging architectures for circuit boards, connectors, and harnesses while ensuring electronics are protected against launch loads, vibration, thermal cycling, and radiation. The engineer will perform trade studies balancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability, while designing qualification hardware, production fixtures, and inspection tooling. Key responsibilities include collaborating with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to resolve technical risks through prototyping and testing. Candidates must possess expertise in CAD tools, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA). The role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring high-reliability electronic systems survive the harsh space environment while maintaining efficient assembly and production standards for advanced satellite systems.

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What you'll do

  • Own the mechanical design and development of spacecraft avionics hardware from initial concept through flight.
  • Develop robust packaging architectures for circuit boards, connectors, harnesses, and electronic assemblies in partnership with electrical engineers.
  • Perform engineering trade studies to balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, mass, cost, and schedule.
  • Design mechanical solutions to protect electronics from launch loads, vibration, thermal cycling, radiation, and space environments.
  • Create qualification hardware, production fixtures, inspection tooling, and test equipment for the product lifecycle.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement design improvements based on analysis and testing results.
  • Mentor junior engineers and establish technical standards across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Experience using CAD tools to develop detailed mechanical designs and engineering documentation.
  • Experience conducting engineering trade studies and making data-driven technical decisions.
  • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams with Electrical, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering.
  • Preferred Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience designing electronics packaging, structural enclosures, or electromechanical assemblies.

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