Hiring: Solar Development Engineer, Solar Design Team Company: Amazon Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:42:38 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, MATLAB, Python, R About the job Experience: •2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience Required Skills: •We are seeking a Solar Development Engineer to support the design, build, and test of next-generation solar array hardware. In this role, you will contribute to the development of solar power modules, wing structures, and array mechanical interfaces across multiple programs spanning production support through advanced technology development. •Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. •Mechanical Design: Design sub-components and components for solar array hardware including solar power modules (SPMs), wing structures, frames, brackets, and mechanical interfaces. Produce detailed CAD models and engineering drawings. •Prototyping and Build: Support prototype fabrication, assembly, and hardware builds. Work with manufacturing and suppliers to translate designs into physical hardware, incorporating DFM and DFA principles. •Testing: Support environmental and mechanical testing of array hardware including vibration, thermal cycling, deployment, and functional tests. Develop test procedures, fixtures, and documentation. •Materials and Processes: Support materials selection, adhesive bonding processes, composite layup, and thin-film material characterization for array structures. •Documentation: Produce quality engineering artifacts including design specifications, trade studies, test reports, assembly procedures, and design review packages. •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with design engineers, scientists, manufacturing, test, and quality teams to support hardware delivery. Participate in design reviews and team planning discussions. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent •Hands-on experience building, assembling, or testing mechanical hardware (prototypes, test articles, or production hardware). •Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear engineering documentation. •Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities across multiple concurrent programs. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!