Senior Hardware Development Engineer-Test, Amazon Leo

About the role

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex avionics test rack hardware that enables efficient development, production, and verification of flight electronics.
• Own test rack hardware and software requirement definition, translating device-level specifications and performance needs into clear, scalable test system designs.
• Derive and validate test requirements from engineering design documents, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Investigate and resolve test issues across production, regression, and qualification environments, using data-driven RCCA.
• Review and approve manufacturing processes and work instructions related to assembly and test of avionics devices.
• Develop training, documentation, and tooling that enable operators, technicians, and engineers to use test racks safely and effectively.
• Continuously improve test system reliability, diagnostics, throughput, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (SW, QA, Production Operations, etc.) to ensure test systems meet program milestones.
• Demonstrate end-to-end ownership from concept through deployment, including architecture, design reviews, implementation, verification, and support.

About The Team

This team consists of a broad set of technical backgrounds, and we look forward to welcoming people that are excited to help us deliver broadband internet to underserved communities!

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience designing hardware for automated test equipment or embedded electronic systems
• Experience defining hardware and software requirements for test systems or complex electronics
• Proficiency in schematic design, PCB layout best practices, and electrical debugging techniques
• Hands-on experience with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DAQs, power supplies, signal generators)
• Demonstrated ability to root-cause hardware and system-level failures
• Ability to read and interpret electrical design documents, performance specifications, and manufacturing work instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to own end-to-end delivery of test solutions in fast-paced, ambiguous technical environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of programming or other scripting languages and coding skills (C/C++, C#, Node.JS, Java, Python, PHP, Ruby)
• 7+ years of experience designing hardware for automated test equipment or embedded electronic systems
• Experience developing test rack SW
• Experience in test system performance analysis
• Experience in developing systems to rigorous quality, reliability, or safety standards (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical, or defense)