Job ID: 3114500 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
As the primary analyst for Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) risk on spaceflight hardware, you will lead up efforts to predict MMOD damage to Amazon Leo spacecraft, run test campaigns down here on Earth to help ground our models, and help continually improve our tools as your day‑to‑day job. For 25% of your time you will also support miscellaneous Systems Engineering tasks that need attention. This can range from managing a cross‑cutting technical budget, to maintaining spacecraft architectural diagrams, or helping draft requirements.
Key Job Responsibilities
Quantify risk to spaceflight hardware by modeling and simulation
Design, support logistics for, and report on MMOD‑related test campaigns
Improve internal MMOD analysis processes and tools
Interface and collaborate with industry experts on general best‑practices
Secondarily: support other system engineering tasks as‑needed
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of industry experience
Experience in Python script development
Experience meshing geometry (FEMAP preferred)
Working knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (requirement management, budget allocations, MBSE diagrams, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of industry experience
Experience manipulating parametric CAD models (NX preferred)
Prior experience in MMOD modeling/test
Prior experience in ORDEM, MEM, and/or MASTER environmental models
Prior experience in spacecraft systems engineering
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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