Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ground Support Equipment

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Salary: $137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted: 179 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 64 roles within 25 mi

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Similar $165k

This role $162k

$130k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$177,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ground Support Equipment

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Ground Support Equipment, Amazon Leo serves as a technical expert in the design and operation of launch site ground support equipment for the Amazon Leo satellite network. This role involves collaborating with launch site engineers to identify requirements for new and existing processing facilities while managing all phases of development, including cost estimation, procurement, vendor management, and design reviews. The engineer will perform hand calculations, finite element analysis, and CAD modeling using Siemens NX and Femap to support the design of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Key responsibilities include establishing technical documentation for maintenance, performing root cause analysis on failures, and optimizing assembly and test takt times. This position addresses critical infrastructure challenges in satellite processing and launch operations by ensuring hardware meets rigorous performance specifications and reliability standards.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

Siemens NX Femap Nastran Solid Works CATIA Finite Element Analysis CAD Modeling Electrical Systems Root Cause Analysis Lean 5S Six Sigma QTP ATP Project Management

What you'll do

Design and manage ground support equipment through full development and build cycles to support launch operations.
Coordinate with launch personnel to translate operational requirements into technical specifications for hardware.
Develop and approve performance, fabrication, acceptance test, and maintenance specifications for all equipment.
Manage external vendors and partners to ensure hardware meets specific technical requirements and project timelines.
Create technical documentation for maintenance procedures and proofload requirements.
Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis using Siemens NX and Femap to support design decisions.
Track and report on equipment schedules, budgets, and technical status throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify root causes of hardware failures and implement corrective actions or modifications at launch sites.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, material science, or a related field.
10+ years of technical expertise applying engineering principles and coordinating workloads to meet deadlines.
10+ years of experience with the design and integration of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and lifting fixtures.
10+ years of experience in CAD modeling and drawings using programs such as Nastran, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
Willingness to perform extensive travel up to 25% annually for business needs.