Sr Mechanical Engineer - GSE Tooling, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc

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Redmond, WA
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$137,300–$185,700 / yr
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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 · Sr Mechanical Engineer - GSE Tooling, Amazon Leo

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Amazon Leo Tooling, you will support the transition of satellite production from development to stable manufacturing by designing and implementing custom tooling and equipment. Your daily tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop fixtures, mechanisms, and other hardware for testing satellite components, utilizing engineering fundamentals such as hand-calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for validation. You will also manage projects, create budgets, schedule tasks, and work closely with manufacturing teams on the production floor. The role requires expertise in CAD design using NX software, project management skills, and a strong background in mechanical engineering fundamentals, particularly in structural analysis and aerospace tooling design. This position is part of Amazon's fast-paced Leo Tooling team, which focuses on creating innovative solutions for satellite production under tight deadlines.

What you'll do

  • Design fixtures and mechanisms for safe, efficient satellite component testing.
  • Convert team requests into cost-effective, user-friendly custom tooling systems.
  • Validate designs using engineering fundamentals, hand-calculations, and FEA.
  • Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to communicate design intent clearly.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and coordinate with manufacturing teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Over 4 years of experience in mechanical engineering or equivalent field.
  • Proficient in CAD design for complex systems and GD&T.
  • Experience with structural analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.
  • Project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
  • Design fixtures and mechanisms for safe, efficient satellite component testing.
  • Strong background in mechanism design, bolted/welded structures, and assembly tooling.

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