Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

About the role

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, designed to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities worldwide. As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will deploy, qualify, and continuously improve test systems, processes, and procedures at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will serve as the main interface between Amazon Leo internal test development teams and manufacturing partners, ensuring successful test deployment through documentation, training, and onsite support while debugging test failures to determine root causes.

About the Team

At Amazon we embrace differences and are committed to a culture of inclusion. We have ten employee‑led affinity groups reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally, innovative benefit offerings, and ongoing learning experiences reinforced by our 16 Leadership Principles. Our team supports mentorship and career growth, assigns projects to develop well‑rounded professionals, and fosters innovation as part of our DNA to be Earth's most customer‑centric company.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at CM sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.
• Perform PCBA debug and root‑cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturer sites.
• Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
• Work with R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.
• Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations for PCBA, process, and test system improvement.
• Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators; train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.
• Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.
• Run small teams to accomplish short‑term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.
• Travel up to 50% of the time as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with Linux scripting or other coding languages (e.g., python, java, visual basic).
• 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed‑of‑nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
• 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.
• 8+ years’ experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs.
• Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures.
• Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs.

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 the project management of technical projects.
• 10+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed‑of‑nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.
• Experience with test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC‑S‑016).
• Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g., NI LabVIEW and TestStand, Python, etc.).
• Experience with electrical design including power supplies, FPGAs, sensors, RF, and high‑speed digital interfaces.
• Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $137,300.00 - $185,700.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.