Overview
On Site
50 - 70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Design Documentation
Design Review
Design For Manufacturability
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Siemens
FEA
NASTRAN
Satellite
Trac
Avionics
Job Details
Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support Amazon’s Project Kuiper space hardware initiatives. This role focuses on the design, documentation, and qualification of mechanical and structural systems for satellite and spaceflight hardware.
You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop reliable, testable, and manufacturable designs that meet demanding spaceflight requirements.
Responsibilities
• Perform mechanical design and trade studies for space hardware systems
• Develop detailed CAD models and engineering drawings with proper GD&T
• Support design reviews, proposal efforts, and technical documentation
• Participating in development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and systems engineering teams
• Support hands-on integration and troubleshooting of hardware
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience designing structural or avionics systems for space applications
• 5+ years of experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Experience supporting qualification and acceptance testing for space hardware
Preferred
• Master’s or PhD (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with FEA tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
• Thermal vacuum and vibration test experience
• Strong design-for-manufacturing knowledge and ownership mindset
• Experience with Jira, TRAC, or similar tools
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