Senior Mechanical Engineer – Solar Array Design at Amazon
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Solar Array Design Details
April 27, 2019, 12:39 p.m.
Hardware Development
Project Kuiper
Seattle, WashingtonBellevue, Washington
Array Design team Low Earth Orbit
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. We're looking for an outstanding senior engineer with a successful background in the development of complex space systems. As part of the Solar Array Design team, you will be responsible for ensuring the correct selection of solar cell technology and for detailed design of solar array that ensure best possible cost per watt of delivered power for the expected environment. This is very much a hands-on role for a highly creative and innovative individual covering research, design, prototyping, test, and qualification. Responsibilities · Cell technology selection trades – accounting for all variables in the trade space. · Pivotal role in engaging, evaluating, and selecting cell manufacturing suppliers. · Compile models for cell /array degradation predictions, and verify models through
· Experience in cell technology, quantum efficiency, cell construction. · 7+ years experience in the design and successful build and test of spacecraft solar arrays, and associated hardware - space mechanisms, deployable structures. · Experience in roles requiring collaboration across multiple disciplines with the demonstrated ability to advance the development while trades ongoing. · Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics or related discipline, or equivalent experience. · Experience with qualifying hardware for space, and associated standards. · Experience in material selections