Electrical GSE Engineer , ALG Integrated Systems Solutions

Amazon Leo is an initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed low latency internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging satellite technology we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.
The Amazon Leo Government(ALG ) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. ALG collaborates closely with Amazon Leo to leverage the constellation of advanced satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The ALG Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.

Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Test Infrastructure & Rack Integration

Rack Architecture: Architect and assemble test racks integrating PXIe chassis programmable power supplies and switching matrices for electrical support equipment.

Interconnect Systems: Execute clean wiring using custom-labeled looms and EMI shielding. Design breakout boxes to interface the Unit Under Test (UUT) with instrumentation.

2. Validation & Hardware Analysis

ATE Development: Design and build custom test fixtures and Automated Test Equipment for PCBA and full-system validation for recurring builds.

Precision Debugging: Characterize performance and signal integrity using oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and signal generators to resolve complex hardware issues.

3. Communications & Governance

Protocol Management: Configure and troubleshoot instrument communication buses including GPIB LAN (LXI) and PXIe.

Technical Documentation: Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and meticulous test reports to ensure data-driven flight readiness.

Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates may be requested to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

A day in the life
Daily Activities & Expectations Drive business-aligned solutions by balancing hands-on technical expertise with strategic initiative. You will thrive in a high-velocity production facility pivoting rapidly between urgent hardware troubleshooting and long-term process optimization.
This role demands agilityrequiring you to adapt in real-time to shifting project milestones while maintaining absolute technical precision. By identifying workflow efficiencies and implementing scalable innovations you will ensure our testing infrastructure remains as dynamic and resilient as our aerospace mission.

About the team
Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. These solutions are tailored to meet the needs of government and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial applications. The Integrated Engineering Solutions organization under ALG Engineering plays a vital role in the entire life cycle of the development of an engineering solution including architecture development requirements and interface definition through assembly integration and test (AI&T) verification and post-delivery and operational support.

- 5 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams of hardware and software engineers

- Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes power supplies function generators etc)
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 CA NORTHRIDGE - 122600.00 - 170000.00 USD annually