HW Dev Engineer II - 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 satellite systems. You will own or contribute to the design and optimization of circuitry for satellite systems, design proof-of-concept prototypes for the next generation of satellite hardware, and collaborate closely with radiation, power, mechanical, thermal, RF, and software teams. Your responsibilities will include designing automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory tests, as well as leading bring-up and qualification test campaigns for satellite hardware. 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. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize circuitry for satellite systems
• Design proof-of-concept prototypes for next-generation satellite hardware
• Collaborate with radiation, power, mechanical, thermal, RF, and software teams
• Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory tests
• Lead bring-up and qualification test campaigns for satellite hardware
• Lead and review PCB layout

Requirements

• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of industrial experience, especially in board-level analog/digital design
• 1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity
• 2+ years of experience using schematic capture tools
• 2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
• Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Familiarity with analog electronic fundamentals (transistor circuits, op-amps, filters, etc.)
• Experience in design, implementation, bring-up, and debugging of proof-of-concept hardware and prototypes
• Familiarity with power supply design
• Proficiency in developing programs for instrument control
• Previous work experience in a programming language

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

Base salary range: $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually (USA, WA, Redmond). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.