Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Prime Air - Electric Propulsion Subsystem

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion. We’re working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real-world challenges at scale, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the development of Prime Air Drone electrical propulsion subsystem hardware and related test systems. In this role, you will mature and document designs, add and increase engineering rigor, help deploy new test systems, and work with internal and external groups to support fabrication. You will also develop new test hardware and support ongoing development efforts.

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and layout trades contributing to overall system architecture configuration selection, requiring knowledge and experience in understanding, collaborating, and trading complex inputs from multiple disciplines—Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
• Generate detailed designs with 3D CAD assemblies/components and 2D drawings as deliverables.
• Conduct static, dynamic, and modal structural analysis as needed to support design work.
• Deliver efficient designs capable of high-volume production throughput (DFM, DFA).
• Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.
• Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for drone hardware.

Requirements

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools.
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume.
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of current industry standards.

Pay

USA, WA, Seattle - $117,300.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.