Amazon Leo is Amazons 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.
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Have you wanted an opportunity to make an impact on a space program with substantial scope and consequence Are you looking to use your skills and knowledge of the spaceflight environment to design next-generation high performance avionics for use on orbit We have the job for you.
We are looking for a Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Test Engineer who will focus on compliance of avionics and payload/antenna subsystems for our low-earth-orbit satellite.
Key job responsibilities
- Working with hardware design teams as a subject matter expert in electromagnetic environmental effects testing throughout the development process including: Test requirements; Test Readiness Reviews; EMC test and support; Test Report Documentation
- Development and maintenance of EMC test software and report generation
- Support of EMC equipment calibration and maintenance
- Completion of EMC test procedures and test reports support teams with test configurations and perform testing to the MIL-STD-461 and/or DO-160 requirements
- Collaboration with teams for definition and support of LRU cable harnesses loads and test racks for EMC testing
- Definition and coordination of EMI/EMC test scheduling for all satellite electronic subsystems and vehicle/spacecraft level
- Troubleshooting/Development investigation testing in conjunction with Avionics teams across Amazon Leo
A day in the life
The Amazon Leo Electrical Engineering team is responsible for architecture and development of satellite bus systems as well as working across payloads on design and development of complex communications addition to satellite systems we also play a key role in the development of the Leo Customer Terminal.
The team delivers in multiple areas such as bus development payload development embedded SW signal integrity power PCB development and EMC test. The team includes hardware-in-the-loop development for satellite systems to build out an extensive set of test systems for validated satellite systems.
About the team
The Amazon Leo Electrical Engineering team is responsible for the development test and integration of multiple satellite systems.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3 years of experience in a hardware design or testing role
- 5 years of experience in spaceflight avionics testing as an electromagnetic environmental effects engineer
- Experience with using analysis tools to define requirements for emissions and susceptibility of avionics components
- Knowledge and understanding of EMC industry standards and specifications for aerospace (MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-1541A DO-160 etc)
- Experience modelling electromagnetic environments using computational SW (CST HFSS etc).
- Experience with EMC lab test equipment setup and configurations
- Experience with Qualification Procedures Reports Test Readiness Reviews and failure reporting and investigation
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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. Amazon also 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 WA Redmond - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually