HW Dev Engineer I - Payload, Amazon Leo Hardware Development

Amazon LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

About the role

As a Hardware Engineer, you will be part of a team of experts working on the development of advanced antenna systems. You will own or contribute to the design and optimization of various blocks of the antenna system, including proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of antennas. You will collaborate with the RF team on RF circuitry design, develop automated test systems and fixtures, and lead bring-up and test campaigns for active antennas. You will also lead and review PCB layout.

At Amazon, hardware engineers work alongside senior electrical engineers to support the design, debug, validation, and optimization of products, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle from concept through production.

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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems experience
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
• PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in using schematic capture tools
• 1+ years of experience with Mentor Graphics, Cadence, or other equivalent layout tools
• 1+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

USA, WA, Redmond - $96,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually