Aerodynamic Test Engineer, Prime Air Flight Sciences Vehicle Design & Test - Amazon

Description Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and-most importantly-safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what's to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos). If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team! Our Prime Air Drone Vehicle Design and Test team within Flight Sciences is seeking an outstanding Aerodynamic Test & Evaluation Engineer who combines hands-on technical skills with test planning and coordination experience. This person will own our wind tunnel testing system and process and have opportunities to also own flight test instrumentation and support our acoustic testing systems. This person must be comfortable supporting a team of design engineers and scientists in a fast-paced, inter-disciplinary testing environment. We are looking for someone who is ready for diverse challenges; with a willingness to adapt to obstacles and an attention to detail. You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history! Key job responsibilities - Plan, develop, and execute wind tunnel tests for full vehicle, propellers, and other test articles - Fabricate and assemble wind tunnel model components and wind tunnel test fixtures and control systems - Lead the integration and testing of new test articles and fixtures - Build wiring harnesses for power electronics and test instrumentation - Run diagnostics on power electronics and test instrumentation - Complete calibrations with test instrumentation (load cells, pressure transducers, and other) - Develop standard operating procedures and instructions for experiments - Coordinate transportation of test equipment to and from testing locations About the team Our Flight Sciences Vehicle Design & Test organization includes teams that span the following disciplines: Aerodynamics, Performance, Stability & Control, Configuration & Spatial Integration, Loads, Structures, Mass Properties, Multi-disciplinary Optimization (MDO), Wind Tunnel Testing, Noise Testing, Flight Test Instrumentation, and Rapid Prototyping. Basic Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and 3+ years experience or equivalent - Hands-on experience designing, building, or operating aerodynamic test systems - Experience with wind tunnel testing and instrumentation - Experience designing and building mechanical and electrical systems, test models, and test fixtures Preferred Qualifications - 3+ years experience running wind tunnel testing of air vehicles and/or propellers - Experience with test system uncertainty quantification, calibration, and corrections - Experience assembling and modifying mechanical structures and fixtures - Familiarity working with and debugging high power electrical systems - Ability to read engineering drawings, circuit diagrams, and operating manuals - Familiarity with modern CAD software (CATIA/3DX) - Experience developing or utilizing data acquisition software systems Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.