Amazon Mechanical Engineer thoughts

May 13, 2021 5 Comments

Hello Blind fam!

I'm a Mechanical Engineer by profession and Aerospace by background looking to move out of the aerospace industry (pay sucks!). Wondering if anyone out here has any insights into work culture, pay, operating rhythm, or any general insights into a similar job at Amazon (likely Project Kuiper or Prime Air).

I'm also hoping to pursue an evening MBA (conditional acceptance for Fall) so would eventually want to move into a less technical role. Would appreciate some thoughts!

TC: 130K
YOE: 7

#Amazon #PrimeAir #Prime #Kuiper

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    Iwu2dG1r⠀

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    Iwu2dG1r⠀
    Get the MBA if you want then move to leadership roles for product design at Amazon or other tech companies, you'll get paid much more
    May 13, 2021 2
    • Yeah but the problem right now is how to get into the tech companies. MBA degree won't be granted till 3 years out and I'm looking to move sooner if possible.
      May 13, 2021
    • New
      Iwu2dG1r⠀

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      Iwu2dG1r⠀
      I'd suggest you stick it out at current company and work to get a few promos till then
      May 13, 2021
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    EyvJ53

    Go to company page Amazon

    EyvJ53
    I thought Blue Origin would have comparable pay to similar roles in Amazon.
    May 13, 2021 1
    • I'm not sure of the cash compensation at Amazon. It may not be much higher than that at Blue Origin, I just don't know.

      That being said, the RSU compensation makes a boat load of difference between the two.

      Also, not a lot of flexibility at Blue Origin in terms of types of roles or location. You're stuck doing what you do for a while. Just part of a smaller company. They seem to be valuing "depth" a lot more than "breadth".
      May 13, 2021