Structural Analysis Engineer, Structural Integrity and Analysis
DESCRIPTION
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
To deliver on that mission, Amazon is looking for talented candidates who combine superb technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems and building hardware. You will work hard, have fun, and make history!
This structural analysis engineer must have a background in spacecraft development, and must be able to understand the balance between engineering judgment versus analysis rigor and when each is appropriate.
Key job responsibilities
Technical Analysis & Documentation
- Execute structural analyses using classical methods and FEM models
- Document detailed stress analysis reports and engineering substantiation
- Develop and maintain analysis tools and templates
- Create and verify structural margin reports
- Support configuration trades and design optimization studies
Test & Verification
- Plan and support structural test activities
- Correlate test data with analytical predictions
- Verify compliance with structural requirements
- Document test results and model validation
Production & Operations Support
- Analyze non-conformances and provide disposition recommendations
- Investigate structural failures and anomalies
- Evaluate proposed design improvements
- Support hardware inspection and troubleshooting
Design Reviews & Communication
- Present analysis results at design reviews (PDR/CDR)
- Participate in technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
- Interface with multiple engineering disciplines
- Support internal and external technical reviews
A day in the life
This Structures Analysis Engineer will be a SME in secondary and tertiary structures. They perform classical hand calculations for initial sizing and verification while developing detailed finite element models for complex load cases and dynamic responses. Time is split between creating automated analysis tools in Excel/MATLAB to streamline recurring calculations and supporting structural testing activities. They continuously correlate analysis predictions with test data to validate models and improve future predictions. The role demands fluid movement between system-level understanding and local detailed analysis while maintaining rigorous documentation and configuration control of all analytical work.
About the team
The Structural Integrity and Analysis team is responsible for Structural Integrity of not only the spacecraft but all other commodities supporting the program, inside and outside of Mechanical Engineering group.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering field, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of working in structural analysis engineering or equivalent experience
- Vehicle load path definition, development of freebody diagrams and, strength analysis (both metallic and composite structures)
- Classical aerospace sizing methods;
- Experience with one or more of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus (including experience with FEM modeling techniques such as boundary conditions, element types, structural idealization, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc.)
- Analysis of stability critical structures;
- Bolted joint calculations: bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction and, insert pull-out
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Programming skills in VBA/Python/Matlab
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- CAD experience - Siemens NX or equivalent
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.