Sr. Hardware Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper
Sr. Hardware Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper
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Project Kuiper 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.
Come work at Amazon!
As a Senior HDE you will be a part of a team of experts working on the development of advanced modem products for space and ground use. You will own or contribute to the following:
Design digital and analog circuits in collaboration with various teams
Design for high-speed serial links that interface to FPGA and/or SoC circuitry
Optimize board design for high-speed serial bus
Design and optimization of different blocks of electronics sub-systems.
Perform schematic capture and guide and review PCB layout implementation
Work with software teams on HW/SW integration.
Support flow-down requirement definitions and generate test plans/procedures
Lead board bring-up and test campaigns of modules and subsystems
Work in the lab environment with various equipment like Oscilloscopes Spectrum Analyzers Logic Analyzers etc.
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.
A day in the life
As a Sr. HDE you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment to design and deliver hardware for space. This requires the ability to work from concept to production. Candidates must be comfortable to work in the lab to debug and verify their designs. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment where product owners are expected to deliver results by solving technical problems quickly.
About the team
The RF Hardware team is full of talented engineers. They cover a wide range technical areas from power supplies high speed digital mixed signal and RF. So members of this team need to be comfortable in multiple domains.
- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of experience in hardware development across full product life cycle.
- 5 years of experience in using CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout review.
- 5 years of experience board bring up and debugging in lab environment.
- 5 years of experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Experience with optimizing design for manufacturability.
- Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
- Familiarity with FPGAs and processors (Xilinx UltraScale Zynq or Versal).
- Experience in Signal Integrity and Power Integrity
- Familiarity with analog electronics fundamentals (transistor op-amps filters etc).
- Familiarity with DC power supply designs.
- Basic understanding for Linux embedded systems.
- Experience with various memory interfaces such as DDR eMMC and NOR Flash.
- Familiarity with modems
- Understanding of digital communication systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Come work at Amazon!
As a Senior HDE you will be a part of a team of experts working on the development of advanced modem products for space and ground use. You will own or contribute to the following:
Design digital and analog circuits in collaboration with various teams
Design for high-speed serial links that interface to FPGA and/or SoC circuitry
Optimize board design for high-speed serial bus
Design and optimization of different blocks of electronics sub-systems.
Perform schematic capture and guide and review PCB layout implementation
Work with software teams on HW/SW integration.
Support flow-down requirement definitions and generate test plans/procedures
Lead board bring-up and test campaigns of modules and subsystems
Work in the lab environment with various equipment like Oscilloscopes Spectrum Analyzers Logic Analyzers etc.
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.
A day in the life
As a Sr. HDE you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment to design and deliver hardware for space. This requires the ability to work from concept to production. Candidates must be comfortable to work in the lab to debug and verify their designs. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment where product owners are expected to deliver results by solving technical problems quickly.
About the team
The RF Hardware team is full of talented engineers. They cover a wide range technical areas from power supplies high speed digital mixed signal and RF. So members of this team need to be comfortable in multiple domains.
- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of experience in hardware development across full product life cycle.
- 5 years of experience in using CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout review.
- 5 years of experience board bring up and debugging in lab environment.
- 5 years of experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Experience with optimizing design for manufacturability.
- Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
- Familiarity with FPGAs and processors (Xilinx UltraScale Zynq or Versal).
- Experience in Signal Integrity and Power Integrity
- Familiarity with analog electronics fundamentals (transistor op-amps filters etc).
- Familiarity with DC power supply designs.
- Basic understanding for Linux embedded systems.
- Experience with various memory interfaces such as DDR eMMC and NOR Flash.
- Familiarity with modems
- Understanding of digital communication systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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