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We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems and building hardware.
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.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
To deliver on that mission, Amazon is looking for talented candidates who combine superb technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems and building hardware. You will work hard, have fun, and make history!
Perform structural/dynamic loads analyses, and multi-body dynamic simulations for subsystem and vehicle level trades.
Contribute to spacecraft structural/dynamics test planning, equipment and instrumentation selection, and data acquisition.
Perform analysis using FEA models for all vehicle states: GSE/transport, launch vehicle (stowed), on-orbit states (dispensing, deployments).
Pretest simulations, response limiting/notching definition, and post-test data analysis and correlation/validation of analytical model.
Work with GNC team to deliver linear modal models of principal structural disturbance responses to the integrated flight simulation & similar analysis tools.
Verify compliance with launch vehicle requirements
A day in the life
Loads and Dynamics engineers are responsible for spacecraft level loads analyses across the entire spacecraft life cycle (concept and configuration development, design, test, validation, qualification, and in-service operations). Our engineers work closely with many other technical disciplines and organizations to integrate solutions to complex engineering problems and have both large impact and high visibility.
As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will provide technical expertise and analytical solutions to support the development and qualification of for various spaceflight systems.
3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in dynamic analysis and testing (modal, random vibration, shock, and/or acoustics)
3+ years experience with finite element analysis NASTRAN (or equivalent)
3+ years of experience with model preparation delivery and interpretation of results for coupled load analysis, including experience with component modal synthesis reduction techniques, such as Craig-Bampton
3+ years of experience in on orbit disturbance modeling and multi-body dynamics
3+ years of experience with modal testing and correlation of hardware
Masters in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
Experience with full vehicle qualification for flight
Dynamic analysis with MSC ADAMS or Wave6
Programming skills in Matlab/Python
Knowledge of FEMAP, IMAT and Matlab
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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.
USA, WA, Redmond - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
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