Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government
Amazon · Northridge
- Pay
- $126,300‑$164,800 /year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Category
- Tech & Engineering
- Neighborhood
- Northridge
- Posted
- June 18, 2026 (Jun 18)
- Last verified
- Today
About the role
Opto-Mechanical Engineer on Amazon Leo for Government (ALG), designing and analyzing space and ground optical systems for custom satellite and government applications.
What you'll do
- Perform opto-mechanical design and trade studies for satellite optical communication payloads and ground-based optical equipment
- Execute design validation testing including thermal-vacuum, shock, and random vibration testing
- Conduct or support structural, thermal, and optical (STOP) analysis via finite element methods
- Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations
- Generate detailed designs via CAD with GD&T
- Deliver documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews
- Interact directly with customers to translate requirements into technically robust solutions
Requirements
- BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years in mechanical engineering
- 2+ years as an opto-mechanical engineer
- Understanding of STOP analysis
- TS/SCI clearance required (US Citizen)
Nice to have
- Master's in mechanical engineering
- 6+ years opto-mechanical design experience
- Experience with space-based optical systems
Pay & benefits
$126,300–$164,800/year. Health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave.
This listing comes from Amazon's own careers feed and was verified again today. Stale listings are removed automatically.
More jobs at Amazon
- Software Development Engineer Intern – Embedded Systems (Summer 2027) $118,700/yr (Northridge, CA)
- Device Software Engineer – Amazon Leo Government $143,700–$194,400/yr
- Development Lab Test Engineer – Amazon Leo $122,600–$170,000/yr
- Site Leader $135,000–$182,700/yr
All jobs · Hiring? Post a role
Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government
$126,300‑$164,800 /year