Lead thermal design for Amazon Leo's low Earth orbit satellite network, performing analysis, testing, and optimization of active thermal control systems.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
- Support extensive architectural trades with preliminary thermal analysis on spacecraft and subsystems for orbital operational conditions and vehicle control options
- Perform detailed and comprehensive analyses of active thermal control systems, including all required hardware and corresponding tradeoffs
- Drive design optimization for performance, mass and cost, while meeting system reliability requirements through application of a range of thermal control hardware options
- Define, lead and execute thermal cycling and thermal vacuum tests for development and qualification testing at subsystem and vehicle levels
- Support the procurement department in sourcing strategy for all required components
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in mechanical engineering or related field
- Nice to have: interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Nice to have: project management of technical projects
- Nice to have: mechanical engineering
Sr. Thermal Design Engineer, Amazon LEOAmazon · Redmond, US