As a Sr. Applied Scientist, you will focus on optimizing the thermal performance of Amazon Leo customer terminals, part of an initiative to provide broadband connectivity via Low Earth Orbit satellites. You will work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering innovative products while balancing cost, schedule, and performance. Your role will involve developing thermal solutions and validating designs through advanced simulation and experimentation. Collaboration with engineering teams will be essential to improve product and customer risks.

• PhD or Master's degree and 7+ years of industry or academic research experience
• 7+ years of experience using CFD thermal simulation software in consumer electronics
• 7+ years of experience using Star-CCM+, FloTherm XT/EFD or comparable tool
• Experience using geometric tolerances and statistical tolerance analysis techniques
• Use of programming languages like Python and Matlab for analytical/statistical analyses and automation
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal forming and die casting
• Demonstrated design experience with consumer electronics enclosure materials
• Creo Systems knowledge and experience with Matlab or other engineering tools for modeling systems
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis tools like JMP and ReliaSoft
• Experience in mentoring, leading and coaching
• 2+ years of experience building machine learning models for business applications

• Establish temperature thresholds for device and component level considering reliability requirements and use conditions
• Apply domain scientific expertise towards developing innovative analysis and tests to study viability of concepts, materials or designs
• Evaluate and optimize thermal solution requirements of electronics products
• Use simulation tools like Star-CCM+ or FloTherm XT/EFD for analysis and optimization of product design
• Validate design modifications for thermal concerns using simulation and actual prototypes
• Leverage intimate knowledge of various materials and heat spreaders solutions to resolve thermal issues
• Design and execute tests using statistical tools to validate analytical models, identify risks and assess design margins
• Track general business activity including device health in development phase and in field, and provide clear, compelling reports to management on a regular basis
• Develop and apply design guidelines based on project learnings

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.