HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Leo PAA Hardware
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 105600 - 185000
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
As an Hardware Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative challenging and exciting phased array antenna systems in industry right now. You will engage with an experienced team to conceive and design phased arrays aimed at delighting customers with affordable reliable high bandwidth connectivity. You will work closely with Amazon Leos various sub-teams and engage third party suppliers to drive product definition design optimization implementation and test. The Hardware Engineer will have a complete understanding of how their design changes impact downstream partners such as operations supply chain product management and reliability.
Amazon strongly believes in Ownership and you will have the opportunity to own your designs from concept through production. You will own or contribute to the following:
Own PCBA development from concept through production
Design and optimize different blocks of electronics sub-systems
Design high-speed digital and/or RF circuitry in collaboration with various teams
Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout
Lead PCB vendor engagement for DFM review
Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
Generate test plans/procedures based off high level requirement definition
Complete board bring-up and perform test campaigns for different modules and subsystems
Design of automated test systems test fixtures and factory test
Support the transition of the designs to production
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.
About the team
The payload antenna team is responsible for the architecture design implementation validation qualification and new product introduction to manufacturing for all satellite phased arrays. These antenna systems will meet performance requirements defined by the RF/modem team as well as environmental and reliability requirements defined by the mechanical team. To this end the antenna team collaborates closely with all the partner teams including silicon power mechanical thermal modem RF/Coms system and SW teams.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- 4 years of industry experience in mixed signal PCBA design
- 3 years of experience in using schematic tool (Mentor Graphics Xpedition Cadence OrCad or Altium Designer)
- 2 years of experience in using lab equipment including oscilloscopes logic analyzers and multi-meters
- 1 years of experience in high-speed digital design (SERDES Ethernet PCIe etc...)
- Masters degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 1 years of experience with signal and/or power integrity
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 $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.
As an Hardware Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative challenging and exciting phased array antenna systems in industry right now. You will engage with an experienced team to conceive and design phased arrays aimed at delighting customers with affordable reliable high bandwidth connectivity. You will work closely with Amazon Leos various sub-teams and engage third party suppliers to drive product definition design optimization implementation and test. The Hardware Engineer will have a complete understanding of how their design changes impact downstream partners such as operations supply chain product management and reliability.
Amazon strongly believes in Ownership and you will have the opportunity to own your designs from concept through production. You will own or contribute to the following:
Own PCBA development from concept through production
Design and optimize different blocks of electronics sub-systems
Design high-speed digital and/or RF circuitry in collaboration with various teams
Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout
Lead PCB vendor engagement for DFM review
Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
Generate test plans/procedures based off high level requirement definition
Complete board bring-up and perform test campaigns for different modules and subsystems
Design of automated test systems test fixtures and factory test
Support the transition of the designs to production
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.
About the team
The payload antenna team is responsible for the architecture design implementation validation qualification and new product introduction to manufacturing for all satellite phased arrays. These antenna systems will meet performance requirements defined by the RF/modem team as well as environmental and reliability requirements defined by the mechanical team. To this end the antenna team collaborates closely with all the partner teams including silicon power mechanical thermal modem RF/Coms system and SW teams.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- 4 years of industry experience in mixed signal PCBA design
- 3 years of experience in using schematic tool (Mentor Graphics Xpedition Cadence OrCad or Altium Designer)
- 2 years of experience in using lab equipment including oscilloscopes logic analyzers and multi-meters
- 1 years of experience in high-speed digital design (SERDES Ethernet PCIe etc...)
- Masters degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 1 years of experience with signal and/or power integrity
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 $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.
Key Skills
- Arm
- Electrical Engineering
- SOC
- System Design
- Firmware
- C/C++
- PCB
- Sensors
- Fpga
- Digital design
- Assembly
- Product Development
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