Manager, Mechanical Design, Propulsion Engineering, Project Kuiper

Job Description

The Propulsion Engineering Manager will lead the mechanical design team for Project Kuiper's satellite propulsion system.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field
• 3+ years experience managing engineering teams developing spacecraft flight hardware

Responsibilities

• Direct mechanical design and integration of spacecraft propulsion systems
• Manage Propulsion design change requests and execution according to a Propulsion design roadmap
• Coordinate with manufacture and test teams to prioritize and execute development, qualification test programs, as well as production verification activities for design changes
• Lead manufacturing support activities such as non-conformance investigations, and strategic efforts to deliver a design supporting ambitious production rate targets
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues
• Coordinate with Propulsion teams on test & manufacturing fixture design
• Work effectively with the satellite manufacturing team, and supply chain to coordinate rolling and block design changes of the Propulsion System
• Communicate to Project Kuiper change control boards to justify significant design changes, and recommend solutions to complex technical problems
• Coordinate with partner teams for detailed engineering analysis
• Own the review and release of propulsion engineering drawings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)