Full Job Description
We are looking for a Thermal Test Engineer who will support Amazon Leo in the development of satellite and ground components and subsystems, by driving thermal test campaigns to validate designs, support fast design iterations, and help us go from design to launch, through development, qualification and acceptance testing activities. The ideal candidate must have experience in thermal cycle and vacuum testing, producing actionable data to influence the design of spacecraft components and subsystems.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and development of thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns.
- Development of data acquisition systems and instrumentation for thermal tests.
- Design of thermal test fixtures, power and data harnesses and additional required interfaces.
- Development of heaters and their corresponding controllers.
- Sizing and selection of cooling systems for in-air testing.
- Driving test automation for high volume production.
- Participation in reviews to align mechanical designs for testing and verification activities.
- Planning and execution of test campaigns.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of integration, testing and automation experience
- 3+ years experience with CAD systems (NX or SolidWorks) to design test fixtures and create drawings for manufacturing.
- 3+ years experience in reviewing and developing test plans and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals
- Experience with performing tests under standards SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000 and/or MIL-STD-1540.
- Experience in Python
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 - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually