Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Ground Support Equipment, Amazon Leo

About the role

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Ground Support Equipment is the technical expert in design and operation of launch site ground support equipment (GSE). This role interfaces directly with launch site engineers and management to understand GSE needs for new and existing processing facilities. Additionally, the Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Ground Support Equipment will develop cost estimations, lead procurement, manage vendors, run design reviews, and establish acceptance criteria for maintaining and commission hardware. This position is responsible for designs and managing all phases for new and existing ground support equipment in support of Amazon Leo launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage GSE through development and build cycles to support launch operations.
• Cook with launch operations personnel to understand operational requirements and develop GSE to meet those requirements.
• Develop and approve specifications for performance, fabrication, acceptance test and maintenance.
• Manage external partners to ensure GSE meets specifications and timelines.
• Establish technical documentation for maintenance and proofload requirements.
• Perform analysis (hand calculations and finite element analysis) to support design.
• Design and analysis of concept CAD models using Siemens NX and Femap.
• Maintain and report on equipment schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Implement and continuously improve GSE operations.
• Assembly, integration, and test takt time and cost optimization planning.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical setting and leads collaboration with other departments to reach the best solution to any problem. The candidate will have extensive experience with mechanical, pneumatic and electrical system development for GSE, with particular focus on satellite processing.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, material science or other related discipline, or relevant experience
• 10+ years of technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines.
• 10+ years of experience with the design and integration of mechanical systems, electrical systems/components, and/or lifting fixtures
• 10+ years experience in CAD modeling and drawings in programs such as Nastran, Solid Works, or CATIA.
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport and Must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• (Finite Element Modeling) FEM analysis of mechanical and structural components.
• Highly familiar with QTP/ATP and production test methods.
• Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.) a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly operations
• Able to climb and down ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.