Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Ground Support Equipment, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc

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US Posted 74 days ago $137,300–$185,700 / year
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TL;DR

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Ground Support Equipment role at Amazon Leo involves leading the design and operation of launch site ground support equipment, collaborating closely with engineers and management to develop cost-effective solutions for new and existing processing facilities. This position requires extensive experience in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical system development, particularly for satellite processing, using tools like Siemens NX and Femap for CAD modeling and analysis. The ideal candidate will manage procurement, coordinate with external partners, and ensure GSE meets specifications and timelines while maintaining technical documentation and conducting design reviews. With a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to high standards, this role is integral to Amazon's mission of delivering reliable launch operations in the aerospace industry.

Skills

Siemens NX Femap SolidWorks CATIA Nastran CAD Finite Element Analysis Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Systems Electrical Systems Lifting Fixtures Lean Six Sigma 5S Operational Excellence Systems QTP/ATP Production Test Methods

What you'll do

  • Design and manage ground support equipment through development cycles.
  • Coordinate with launch operations personnel to develop GSE requirements.
  • Develop specifications for performance, fabrication, acceptance tests, and maintenance.
  • Manage external partners to ensure GSE meets technical standards and timelines.
  • Establish technical documentation for maintenance and proofload requirements.
  • Perform analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis tools.
  • Design concept CAD models using Siemens NX and Femap software.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in mechanical system design and integration.
  • Proficient in CAD modeling using Siemens NX or similar software.
  • Expertise in developing functional specifications and verification plans.
  • 10+ years of technical application of engineering principles and practices.
  • Ability to manage external partners and ensure project timelines are met.
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis for mechanical components.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline required.

Market check

Salary context

This $137,300–$185,700 range sits above 55% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,400–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$136,375–$199,325

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Amazon Inc

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

Amazon Inc currently has 38 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $129,800–$180,150 across 38 roles with salary data.

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