Materials Engineer, Amazon Leo

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.

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. As a member of the Amazon Leo's Materials team, you will play a crucial role in developing advanced materials and processes that enable the cost-effective and reliable production of our satellites. You will be responsible for conducting hands-on laboratory testing and failure analysis of flight hardware and raw stock materials, as well as developing next generation materials to improve satellite performance. You will work closely with external vendors to establish process control and identify new opportunities for product development and improvement.

Basic Qualifications Experience with prototyping and implementation

Bachelor's degree materials engineering, metallurgy, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline

2 years of experience with materials selection, testing, and processing/fabrication methodologies such as casting, stamping, coating, cleaning

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or PhD in materials engineering, metallurgy, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline

2+ years of experience with electronic materials, magnets, contamination, composites, additive, or polymers

Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design

Familiarity with metallic and nonmetallic materials used in spaceflight hardware

Experience in characterization techniques and equipment, such as SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, spectrophotometry, optical microscopy, hardness testers, and mechanical property testing

Experience in conducting technical evaluations of material processes and understanding of how the interaction between process variables can affect the resulting material performance

Ability to interact with and convey concepts to all levels of the organization

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10453224

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