Senior Mechanical Engineer – Spacecraft Design, Bus Structures

Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, aiming to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience including significant time designing structural systems for aerospace.
• 4+ years of experience with structural materials and processes including metals, composites, bonded and bolted joints.
• 3+ years of experience in structural sizing including classical methods and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of primary and secondary structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite primary structure contributing to overall system architecture.
• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Conduct or oversee static, dynamic and modal structural analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work.
• Deliver an efficient structural design capable of high volume production throughput (DFMA).
• Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.
• Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.

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)