Sr. Aerospace Hardware Engineer

About the Role

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network, delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity to underserved areas. We're seeking a Senior Aerospace Hardware Engineer to join our avionics hardware development team, designing and testing systems for satellite sensing and control. This role involves leading the full lifecycle of hardware development, from component selection to production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of satellite avionics subsystems, from architecture and requirements through production ramp.
• Lead system and subsystem architecture, translating mission requirements into manufacturable hardware designs.
• Drive circuit design, analysis, and ECAD schematic capture to meet performance and reliability targets.
li>Lead hardware design reviews and set the technical bar for design quality.
• Develop and execute bring-up, verification, and qualification test strategies.
• Lead debugging and root cause resolution across development, qualification, and production.
• Establish requirements, traceability, and verification frameworks for hardware subsystems.
• Lead production readiness and ramp, including test strategy, yield improvement, and issue resolution.
• Influence cross-functional teams to deliver program milestones.
• Act as a technical leader, raising engineering standards and developing other engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• 5+ years of experience developing hardware across the full product lifecycle (concept through production at scale).
• Experience with PCB design and debug, including processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors.
• Experience with complex board designs (e.g., high-speed interfaces, power electronics, or high-reliability systems).
• Experience using ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience driving hardware through bring-up, validation, and integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with project management of technical projects.
• 7+ years of experience developing hardware in aerospace, automotive, or similar high-reliability environments.
• Experience with satellite, avionics, or vehicle control systems.
• Experience with system integration into complex electromechanical assemblies or enclosures.
• Experience with radiation-tolerant design or qualification for harsh environments.
• Experience developing test systems or automation (e.g., Python, C/C++).
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or similar system-level test methodologies.
• Experience with low-level firmware development and hardware/software integration.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Redmond, WA is $159,200.00 - $215,300.00 USD annually. Final compensation includes sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits.

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.