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Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Prime Air - Electric Propulsion Subsystem

Amazon$117K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience with prototyping and implementation
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools (preferred)
  • Experience in designing complex mechanical products at scale (preferred)
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent (preferred)
  • Knowledge of current industry standards (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to overall system architecture configuration through mechanical design and layout trades
  • Generate detailed designs using 3D CAD and provide 2D drawings as deliverables
  • Conduct structural analysis to support design work
  • Deliver high-volume production designs, focusing on DFM and DFA
  • Document and present materials for technical design reviews
  • Design and support test campaigns for drone hardware
  • Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure integrated designs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance)
  • Option for Supplemental life plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental Health Support services
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the development of Prime Air Drone electrical propulsion subsystem hardware & related test systems. In this role you will be working to mature and document designs, add and increase engineering rigor, help deploy new test systems and work with internal and external groups to support its fabrication. You will also be responsible for developing new test hardware and supporting ongoing development efforts.

Export Control License

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities

Mechanical design and layout trades contributing to overall system architecture configuration selection, requiring knowledge and experience in understanding, collaborating and trading complex inputs from multiple other disciplines - Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.

Generate detailed designs with 3D CAD assemblies/components and 2D drawings as deliverables.

Conduct static, dynamic, and modal structural analysis as needed to support design work.

Deliver efficient designs capable of high volume production throughput (DFM, DFA).

Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.

Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for drone hardware.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

- Experience with prototyping and implementation

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

- Knowledge of current industry standards

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, Seattle - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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