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Manager, Mechanical Design, Propulsion Engineering, Project Kuiper

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Redmond, WA
2 days ago
$135,900 - $234,900

Job Description

Join Amazon Kuiper as a Propulsion Engineering Manager, leading a team in the design and integration of satellite propulsion systems. This role offers the chance to influence next-generation space technology while managing complex engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct mechanical design and integration of spacecraft propulsion systems
  • Manage Propulsion design change requests
  • Coordinate with manufacture and test teams
  • Lead manufacturing support activities
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues
  • Coordinate with Propulsion teams on test & manufacturing fixture design
  • Communicate to Project Kuiper change control boards
  • Own the review and release of propulsion engineering drawings

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience managing engineering teams developing spacecraft flight hardware
  • Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience with spacecraft electric propulsion
  • 3+ years experience with Hall Effect thrusters
  • 3+ years experience with propellant management systems
  • 5+ years experience managing engineering teams developing spacecraft flight hardware
  • 5+ years experience with engineer drawing review and release
  • Experience with integrating high power avionics for aerospace applications
  • Advanced degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field
  • Experience maintaining a design in a production environment

Benefits & Perks

Equity and sign-on paymentsMedical and financial benefits