Mechanical GSE Engineer, ALG Integrated Systems Solutions

Amazon Leo • Northridge, CA

8h

About The Position

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We're looking for Mechanical Engineer with a background in design and analysis of secondary structure and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) for satellite systems. The ideal candidate has experience performing secondary structure specific design and analyses such as random vibration analysis and hand calculation sizing based on quasi-static accelerations. This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical design, while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross-discipline requirements. The candidate will design, analyze, and test secondary structures while ensuring all requirements are met. 10037 Key job responsibilities System Architecture & Design Trades: Lead mechanical layout trades to define system configurations. Synthesize complex inputs from Electrical, RF, Thermal, and Dynamics teams. High-Fidelity Engineering: Generate sophisticated 3D CAD assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings. DFM/DFA Optimization: Deliver efficient, high-reliability designs optimized for production throughput using Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) principles. Verification & Test Leadership: Architect and execute development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. Design and fabricate precision mechanical test fixtures and adapters required for hardware verification. Technical Governance: Author and present comprehensive data packages for major design reviews, ensuring cross-functional alignment and mission readiness. Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI. A day in the life Daily Activities & Expectations Drive business-aligned solutions by balancing hands-on technical expertise with strategic initiative. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, pivoting rapidly between urgent hardware troubleshooting and long-term process optimization. This role demands agility—requiring you to adapt in real-time to shifting project milestones while maintaining absolute technical precision. By identifying workflow efficiencies and implementing scalable innovations, you will ensure our testing infrastructure remains as dynamic and resilient as our ambitious goals. About the team Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. These solutions are tailored to meet the needs of government and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial applications. The Integrated Engineering Solutions organization under ALG Engineering plays a vital role in the entire life cycle of the development of an engineering solution, including architecture development, requirements and interface definition through assembly, integration, and test (AI&T), verification, and post-delivery and operational support. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter
• 3+ years experience developing test fixtures, test apparatus, support equipment and GSE
• This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design Trades: Lead mechanical layout trades to define system configurations. Synthesize complex inputs from Electrical, RF, Thermal, and Dynamics teams.
• High-Fidelity Engineering: Generate sophisticated 3D CAD assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• DFM/DFA Optimization: Deliver efficient, high-reliability designs optimized for production throughput using Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Verification & Test Leadership: Architect and execute development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. Design and fabricate precision mechanical test fixtures and adapters required for hardware verification.
• Technical Governance: Author and present comprehensive data packages for major design reviews, ensuring cross-functional alignment and mission readiness.

Benefits

• Amazon also 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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level