Structural Analysis Engineer, Structural Integrity and Analysis

Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places 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!

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.

Key job responsibilities

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  Perform structural analysis tasks;

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  Document stress analysis substantiating engineering drawings and documents;

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  Support test execution, analyze results, and document verification of structural requirements;

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  Support production and operation support activities through analysis of non-conformances, investigating failures, and analyzing improvements;

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  Supporting configuration development and trade studies;

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  Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status;

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  Support internal/external design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), preliminary/critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)

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A day in the life

This Structures Analysis Engineer will be a SME in Satellite Primary Bus Structures. The person will be responsible to work comfortably with System FEM models, develop detailed FEMs when appropriate, integrate sub-system payload FEMs, complete classical hand calculations, and interface with various design engineering teams. The person will be familiar with dynamic loads, and various test methods used to substantiate satellite primary structures.

About the team

The Structural Integrity and Analysis team is responsible for Structural Integrity of not only the spacecraft but all other commodities supporting the program, inside and outside of Mechanical Engineering group.

Basic Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

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  4+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures;

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  Vehicle load path definition, development of freebody diagrams and, strength analysis (metallic and/or composite structures);

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  Analysis of stability critical structures;

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  Experience in development of analysis tools and processes;

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  Experience in System Finite Element Model (FEM) Management;

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  Experience with one or more of the following Finite Element Analysis codes: Femap, Nastran, Ansys

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  Experience in dynamic structural analysis and test methods;

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Preferred Qualifications

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  Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

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

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  Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

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

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  Programming skills in VBA/Python/Matlab

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  Experience with prototyping and implementation

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  CAD experience - Siemens NX or equivalent

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.