Amazon
Mechanical Engineer-Ground Support Equipment, Amazon Leo
$117K–$160K
Merritt Island, FL +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Location
- Merritt Island, FL
Kennedy Space Center, FL - Experience
- 5+ years in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience; 2+ years in structural analysis; 3+ years in complex-system CAD design.
- Education
- BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent (preferred).
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the job
Designs, develops, and maintains ground support equipment for Amazon Leo launch operations, coordinating requirements, vendors, testing, and launch-site support.
What you'll do
- Design and manage GSE through development and build cycles, including specifications, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with launch operations and external partners; manage schedules, budgets, technical status, and equipment maintenance.
- Perform structural analysis and CAD design, and support launch-site operations by troubleshooting failures and implementing corrective actions.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience with prototyping and implementation.
- 2+ years of experience of structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis.
- 3+ years of experience with CAD Design of complex systems including 3D modeling, drawings, and GD&T; experience designing large weldments and mechanical systems.
Nice to have
- BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Hands-on mechanical engineering experience, including troubleshooting and improving mechanical equipment.
Pay
117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary); 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, Femap, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, GD&T
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