Amazon
Mechanical Liaison Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link
Amazon, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Mechanical Liaison Engineer
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. As a Mechanical Liaison Engineer on the OISL team, you will support mechanical integration, structural analysis, and problem resolution for high-reliability optical communication hardware. You'll play a key role in ensuring that design intent, manufacturing feasibility, and mechanical robustness align across the entire hardware lifecycle. Key job responsibilities: Applies knowledge of OISL mechanical and opto-mechanical design principles to assess and resolve structural and integration issues across the product lifecycle. Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis, and develops dispositions for mechanical non-conformances related to fixturing, bonded joints, fasteners, and assemblies. Investigate technical and operational issues that require mechanical insight and develops rework or redesign recommendations. Identifies and documents structural deviations and manufacturing anomalies; communicates risk and resolution strategies. Dispositions non-conformance events throughout the lifecycle: design, machining, assembly, alignment, testing, launch integration, and ground support. Develops rework procedures, stress justifications, DFM recommendations, and custom tooling or fixturing to support build. Works with quality, manufacturing, mechanical engineering and structural engineer teams to drive resolution of complex integration issues. Interfaces with suppliers, GSE designers, and systems teams to ensure structural and mechanical robustness in both tooling and flight assemblies. 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. A day in the life begins by reviewing test data, addressing non-conformances, and aligning with quality, integration, and design teams. You'll investigate root causeswhether optical, electrical, or mechanicalthen propose and implement solutions to keep hardware on track. Hands-on work may include troubleshooting hardware, authoring rework instructions, or validating process improvements on the floor. You balance speed and rigor, ensuring fixes are well-documented and maintain design intent. Your efforts directly support the delivery of reliable, space-ready optical inter-satellite link systems.
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. As a Mechanical Liaison Engineer on the OISL team, you will support mechanical integration, structural analysis, and problem resolution for high-reliability optical communication hardware. You'll play a key role in ensuring that design intent, manufacturing feasibility, and mechanical robustness align across the entire hardware lifecycle. Key job responsibilities: Applies knowledge of OISL mechanical and opto-mechanical design principles to assess and resolve structural and integration issues across the product lifecycle. Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis, and develops dispositions for mechanical non-conformances related to fixturing, bonded joints, fasteners, and assemblies. Investigate technical and operational issues that require mechanical insight and develops rework or redesign recommendations. Identifies and documents structural deviations and manufacturing anomalies; communicates risk and resolution strategies. Dispositions non-conformance events throughout the lifecycle: design, machining, assembly, alignment, testing, launch integration, and ground support. Develops rework procedures, stress justifications, DFM recommendations, and custom tooling or fixturing to support build. Works with quality, manufacturing, mechanical engineering and structural engineer teams to drive resolution of complex integration issues. Interfaces with suppliers, GSE designers, and systems teams to ensure structural and mechanical robustness in both tooling and flight assemblies. 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. A day in the life begins by reviewing test data, addressing non-conformances, and aligning with quality, integration, and design teams. You'll investigate root causeswhether optical, electrical, or mechanicalthen propose and implement solutions to keep hardware on track. Hands-on work may include troubleshooting hardware, authoring rework instructions, or validating process improvements on the floor. You balance speed and rigor, ensuring fixes are well-documented and maintain design intent. Your efforts directly support the delivery of reliable, space-ready optical inter-satellite link systems.