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Avionics Manager, Spacecraft Mechanical
Redmond, Washington, USA
full-timeHardware DevelopmentJob Description
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.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical avionics team to efficiently develop cost effect and reliable electronic systems.
- Apply extensive knowledge and experience to ensure avionics systems survive lifetime requirements in application environments.
- Optimizing design for performance vs costs (manufacture, assembly, test, materials, mass, & thermal performance to meet lifetime reliability).
- Preparation and compilation of design review materials for design review gates.
- Hire and develop requisite talent to ensure the team can meet Kuiper's demand.
About the team
The avionics team within the mechanical engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and production of electronic enclosures and components. The team works closely with the electrical and RF groups to guide PCBA layouts to ensure reliability and survivability. It is the ultimate responsibility of the mechanical avionics group to ensure the enclosure level system survives the mission duration and environments.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical avionics team to efficiently develop cost effect and reliable electronic systems.
- Apply extensive knowledge and experience to ensure avionics systems survive lifetime requirements in application environments.
- Optimizing design for performance vs costs (manufacture, assembly, test, materials, mass, & thermal performance to meet lifetime reliability).
- Preparation and compilation of design review materials for design review gates.
- Hire and develop requisite talent to ensure the team can meet Kuiper's demand.
About the team
The avionics team within the mechanical engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and production of electronic enclosures and components. The team works closely with the electrical and RF groups to guide PCBA layouts to ensure reliability and survivability. It is the ultimate responsibility of the mechanical avionics group to ensure the enclosure level system survives the mission duration and environments.