Amazon
Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Analysis, Amazon Prime Air, Drone Delivery
$117K–$160K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
About the job
Own thermal analysis and thermal management for an electric drone’s propulsion and avionics systems, using models and tests to guide design decisions.
What you'll do
- Develop and validate high-fidelity and reduced-order thermal models, and assess thermal performance across operating conditions.
- Design thermal management strategies for batteries, motors, motor controllers, and avionics, balancing thermal needs with system constraints.
- Plan and execute thermal tests, correlate results with models, and establish thermal design requirements and operating limits.
What they ask for
- Experience developing and validating thermal models, including reduced-order models, FEA, and CFD.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with electric powertrain components, thermal management system design, or applicable aerospace design standards.
Pay
117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
FEA, CFD
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