Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world.
The mission of Amazon Leo’s Government (ALG) team is to leverage existing Amazon Leo technology and provide high speed, low latency, and secure satellite broadband services to the United States and our allied government customers.
ALG is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to perform quality work. The ideal candidate would have experience working in spacecraft design, preferably including opto-mechanical and electronic subsystems.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have a background in space based and ground based mechanical design. The ideal candidate has experience making major optimization trades for payloads and system architectures. This is a position that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert trade studies to a space qualified payload, while meeting cross discipline requirements. The candidate will focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to conduct or direct design solutions to meet the customer’s goals.
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Security Clearance - This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, El Segundo - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
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