The Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Amazon Leo focuses on leveraging advanced satellite technology to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband services to government customers. The position requires a strong background in spacecraft design, particularly in opto-mechanical and electronic subsystems. The ideal candidate will perform mechanical design and optimization trades for satellite payloads while ensuring compliance with cross-discipline requirements. This role emphasizes customer interaction to translate technical needs into robust design solutions.

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer
• 8+ years of experience with CAD software
• MS in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience with structural design of space-based electro-mechanical systems and structures
• 5+ years of experience with electronics boxes and related hardware, including PCB mounting and thermal considerations
• 5+ years of experience using NX CAD for model design and drawing creation
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI

• Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite payloads or structures.
• Conduct trades on multiple configurations for cost/manufacturability versus design uncertainty.
• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Prepare well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for design reviews and proposals.
• Design and support test campaigns for space hardware, including development and qualification/acceptance.
• Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements and translate them into robust solutions.

• 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.