Amazon · 5 hours ago
Thermal Design Engineer, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$117K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expAmazon is seeking a Thermal Design Engineer for its low Earth orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, which aims to provide reliable internet connectivity. The role involves conducting thermal analysis and collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure optimal performance of satellite components.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support extensive architectural trades with preliminary thermal analysis on spacecraft and subsystems for orbital operational conditions and vehicle control options
Perform from conceptual to detailed analysis of Bus and Payload subsystems, components and mechanisms
Develop automated scripts enabling rapid analysis updates accommodating trades (power states, duty cycles, structural mapping)
Design, analyze and select heat pipes as needed for bus and payload components
Define and execute test setups for thermal cycling and TVAC tests for development and qualification testing at subsystem and vehicle level, and correlate test results with mission operations models
Define and select test equipment as needed (e.g., sensors, data logging equipment etc.)
Perform thermal model correlation using test results
Conduct testing of prototypes and engineering models for fast design feedback loops
Plan and execute characterization, qualification and acceptance tests
Document trades and design evolution, and preparation of materials for design review gates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
1+ year experience with thermal simulation software (e.g., Thermal Desktop (SINDA), Ansys), and programming (e.g., python, Matlab)
Preferred
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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