Amazon
Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government
$126K–$165K
Northridge, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 18, 2026
- Location
- Northridge, CA
NORTHRIDGE, CA - Experience
- 4+ years in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience; 2+ years as an opto-mechanical engineer. Preferred: 6+ years in opto-mechanical design and analysis; 1+ years with STOP analysis; 1+ years as a mechanical lead or responsible engineer for opto-mechanical systems.
- Education
- BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
About the job
Designs and validates opto-mechanical systems for satellite and ground optical communications, translating customer requirements into space-qualified hardware and supporting analysis, testing, and technical reviews.
What you'll do
- Conduct opto-mechanical design trade studies, generate CAD designs and engineering drawings, and coordinate cross-discipline requirements.
- Perform or support STOP analysis and design validation testing, including environmental testing and space-hardware test campaigns.
- Translate customer needs into solutions and deliver technical reports, presentations, and proposal materials.
What they ask for
- BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years experiences as an opto-mechanical engineer.
- Understanding of STOP analysis and how it impacts opto-mechanical design.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; 6+ years experience in opto-mechanical design and analysis.
- Experience with space based optical systems; 1+ years as a mechanical lead or responsible engineer for opto-mechanical systems.
Pay
126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
CAD systems, finite element methods, STOP analysis, Thermal-Vacuum, GD&T
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