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Sr Structural Analysis Engineer

Amazon· Leo Structural Analysis Team
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Redmond, WA$159.2k - $215.3kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to lead structural analysis and verification of a satellite subsystem or major structural area for Amazon Leo, with expertise in dynamics and spacecraft structural development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural analysis and verification of a satellite subsystem or major structural area, from requirements through qualification
  • Define requirements, interfaces, analysis approaches, and verification strategies from incomplete or evolving direction
  • Lead dynamic analysis and test planning: derive component loads and test levels from launch vehicle and system loads, determine qualification and acceptance margins, and plan random vibration, sine, shock, and acoustic verification
  • Own and verify subsystem and system-level FEMs, and correlate models to test data
  • Document stress analysis substantiating engineering drawings and documents, and review the analysis of other engineers for rigor and consistency
  • Support test execution, analyze results, and close out verification of structural requirements
  • Support production and operations through analysis of non-conformances, failure investigations, and improvements, working with MRB and liaison partners on complex dispositions
  • Drive configuration development and trade studies with clear decision criteria
  • Work with suppliers, manufacturing, test, and systems engineering to align on loads, interfaces, and verification
  • Create and improve analysis methods, tools, and processes that reduce repeat issues across the team
  • Mentor and develop engineers, and lead technical discussions in internal and external design reviews, TIMs, and program gates (PDR/CDR)
  • A day in the life: technical leader balancing hands-on analysis with mentoring and reviews, building FEMs, performing dynamic strength analysis, correlating with test results, and interfacing with design/test/suppliers
  • Represent Structural Integrity and Analysis in cross-functional forums to align on structural design and verification approaches

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent field
  • 8+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures, including leading the structural analysis and verification of a subsystem or major structural area
  • Proven experience in dynamic structural analysis and testing: modal analysis, random vibration, sine sweep/burst, mechanical shock, and acoustic environments; deriving component loads and test levels from launch vehicle and system loads; test-analysis correlation and model validation
  • Vehicle load path definition, development of free-body diagrams, and strength analysis (metallic and/or composite structures)
  • Classical aerospace analytical sizing methods, including analysis of stability-critical structures and bolted joint calculations (preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, bearing-bypass)
  • Finite element analysis codes (Femap, Nastran, Ansys, or Abaqus), including FEM modeling techniques such as boundary conditions, element types, structural idealization, bolted connections, contact, and verification methods
  • Experience with system Finite Element Model (FEM) management and integrating subsystem FEMs
  • Experience developing analysis tools, processes, and documentation standards that other engineers use
  • Documentation of analyses through formal structural analysis reports (stress memos, substantiation reports, verification closure documents)
  • Demonstrated ability to define requirements, interfaces, and verification approaches when direction is incomplete or evolving, and to mentor other engineers

Skills

Required:Structural analysis leadershipDynamic structural analysis and testingFEM and CAE toolsSystem FEM management

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) and life insurance options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and other benefits information available on benefits page
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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