Amazon
Sr. Mechanical Engineer - GSE, Amazon Leo
$137K–$186K
Kennedy Space Center, FL · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years mechanical engineering or equivalent experience; 5+ years structural analysis; 7+ years complex-system CAD design.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; master's degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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
Leads the design, analysis, procurement, testing, and operation of ground support equipment for Amazon Leo satellite launch operations.
What you'll do
- Plan, design, analyze, procure, and test GSE; develop specifications and acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate with launch operations and external partners to deliver and maintain equipment to requirements and timelines.
- Create CAD models, drawings, engineering packages, and technical documentation; support equipment troubleshooting and operational improvements.
What they ask for
- Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures; experience with prototyping and implementation.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 10+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of structural analysis (hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis); 7+ years of complex-system CAD design; experience designing large weldments and mechanical systems.
Nice to have
- Experience executing product design from concept to production with interdisciplinary teams; technical project management experience.
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Pay
137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, GD&T
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