Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Bus Hardware Engineering Manager, Amazon Leo
Redmond, Washington, USA
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About the role
- The Bus Hardware team is responsible for delivering the mechanical backbone of the Amazon Leo satellite bus.
- Ownership, technical rigor, and strong cross-functional coordination are central to how the team operates.
Responsibilities
- The team includes engineers and designers working across structures, vehicle CAD, and launch support, operating as a tightly integrated group rather than separate functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- 2+ years of people management experience.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering supporting complex hardware systems.
- Experience with mechanical design and integration of aerospace or high-reliability hardware.
- Experience working across multiple disciplines (electrical, thermal, manufacturing, test).
- You work closely with engineers, designers, and launch teams to ensure hardware is ready for each phase of the vehicle lifecycle.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with satellite bus structures, launch vehicle interfaces, or spacecraft integration.
- Experience supporting hardware through qualification, production, and launch operations.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX) and engineering drawing standards.
- Experience working in high-rate or multi-configuration production environments
Compensation
- $175k-$237k
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U
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