Structural Analysis Engineer, Structural Integrity and Analysis

Amazon • Redmond, WA

1d • $117,300 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. This Structural Analysis Engineer must have a background in spacecraft development, and must be able to understand the balance between engineering judgment versus analysis rigor and when each is appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Vehicle load path definition, development of freebody diagrams and, strength analysis (metallic and/or composite structures)
• Analysis of stability critical structures
• Experience in development of analysis tools and processes
• Experience in System Finite Element Model (FEM) Management
• Experience with one or more of the following Finite Element Analysis codes: Femap, Nastran, Ansys
• Experience in dynamic structural analysis and test methods

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Programming skills in VBA/Python/Matlab
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• CAD experience - Siemens NX or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis tasks
• Document stress analysis substantiating engineering drawings and documents
• Support test execution, analyze results, and document verification of structural requirements
• Support production and operation support activities through analysis of non-conformances, investigating failures, and analyzing improvements
• Supporting configuration development and trade studies
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
• Support internal/external design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), preliminary/critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

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