Sr. Solar Development Engineer, Solar Design Team

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 Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent, or experience working in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) - 5+ years of experience in hardware development (aerospace, automotive, defense, motorsport, or similarly demanding industries), with demonstrated experience leading design, analysis, and qualification of hardware. - Experience with lightweight structures, deployable systems, or precision mechanical assemblies in a performance-critical environment. - Experience driving hardware from concept through build, test, and qualification. - Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication, hardware builds, or laboratory testing. Preferred: - Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. - Direct experience with satellite solar array or photovoltaic module hardware development. - Experience with flexible or roll-out solar array technologies, including lightweight substrates, blanket architectures, or deployable structural concepts. - Experience with materials and process development for aerospace structures: adhesive bonding, composite laminates, polymer films, or thin-film encapsulants. - Experience transitioning hardware designs from development into volume manufacturing. - Experience with structural FEA (Ansys, NASTRAN, or equivalent) or thermal analysis for lightweight structures. - Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical trade-offs to cross-functional teams and leadership. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually