One of the top e-commerce powerhouse companies is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Redmond, WA team!

The client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our mission-critical initiative focused on scaling the production of the satellite systems. This role sits at the intersection of hardware development, manufacturing, and test, with a strong focus on driving yield improvements, resolving test fallout, and enabling efficient ramp-up of satellite production. You will lead root cause analysis on complex hardware failures and deliver high-impact solutions that drive quality, cost, and throughput improvements.

Contract Duration: 6-Month Contract with the opportunity for extension or conversion

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, material science or other related discipline, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware development, testing, debug engineering, or production/test support.
• 3+ years CAD experience in complex mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies/ machines / systems
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles to optimize production processes and test efficiency.
• Experience with designing test cases for functional, performance, and stress testing in hardware systems.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• Perform detailed failure analysis of test fallout from thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, Accelerated Screening, and functional tests at the subassembly and vehicle level.
• Conduct hands-on hardware debug using lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.) and system schematics.
• Support space hardware testing, including tooling design and data analysis.
• Analyze hardware test failures and lead root cause investigations across diverse subsystems
• Drive root cause identification and corrective actions for recurring issues impacting yield and throughput.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.