Senior Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer, Amazon Leo OISL

Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. Were looking for a talented Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer to join our Prototyping and Integration (PI) Team supporting development of high-bandwidth optical intersatellite communication systems.

The PI-Team accelerates hardware development through rapid prototyping manufacturing and integration of novel Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and systems for the Optical Intersatellite Link organization. Our learnings are directly applied to scale aerospace manufacturing processes and enable risk reduction through comprehensive Design Verification Testing (DVT) and qualification testing.

As a Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer you will be a technical leader who balances deep hands-on expertise with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results for our internal customer teams. You will work at the intersection of electrical mechanical and optical systemsdesigning test infrastructure bringing up complex hardware test racks leading integration activities and driving technical innovation in prototyping processes. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can respond quickly to support development engineering teams while maintaining the highest standards of execution.


Key job responsibilities
* Lead design build and bringup of hardware test systems and automated test equipment for OISL LRU development
* Support qualification and DVT testing across multiple systems
* Drive integration and test activities for complex electromechanical systems including PCBA testing optical systems validation and avionics hardware verification
* Develop and validate test procedures fixtures and automation solutions using Python LabVIEW and other programming tools to optimize test efficiency and data quality
* Collaborate cross-functionally with development/design engineers manufacturing engineering production operations and quality assurance teams to resolve hardware testing issues and implement corrective actions
* Debug and troubleshoot complex hardware systems using oscilloscopes VNAs power supplies and DMMs; lead technical deep dives on failures non-conformances and test anomalies
* Support electrical integration activities including wire harness fabrication PCBA rework and hipot testing in cleanroom and lab environments
* Navigate ambiguity in fast-paced development cycles making sound technical decisions with incomplete information to keep programs on schedule

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
You will work closely with Opto-Mechanical Electrical and Research teams to develop and validate functional prototypes and test infrastructure for complex electro-optical-mechanical systems. You will drive technical innovation of integration and test processes while maintaining high quality and speed. This position requires strong conceptual development skills and proficient implementation of various test methodologies within a prototyping environment. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced hardware development and responds quickly to support development engineering teams. You will help develop strategies to scale products efficiently bridging the gap between prototype validation and production readiness.

About the team
The Prototyping and Integration Team accelerates hardware development via manufacturing and integration of first-of-their-kind products. Our learnings are directly applied to scale aerospace manufacturing processes. Our service areas span Hardware Fabrication Electrical Integration Electromechanical Hardware Development (test rack design and bringup device design and validation) DVT and Qualification Testing (environmental testing optical metrology reliability testing) and Quality Assurance. We seek candidates who thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments. Success requires high motivation attention to detail and the highest standards of execution. You must be comfortable with ambiguity making technical decisions with incomplete information and collaborating across disciplines.

- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings
- Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB Python or Pearl
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products and projects on tight deadlines
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems or experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- 7 years of professional experience in hardware development integration or test engineering in aerospace defense or high-reliability electronics industries
- Experience with complex electromechanical systems integration assembly and test.
- Experience designing test fixtures test racks or automated test equipment
- Experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies signal generators data acquisition systems) and PCBA testing techniques (JTAG functional test ICT)

- 5 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- Experience with product level validation testing (Thermal EMC/EMI Shock Cycle Testing etc.)
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience working with Git or an equivalent distributed version control system
- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
- Expert knowledge of space hardware standards (NASA-STD-8739.4A IPC-A-610 IPC/WHMA-A-620 J-STD-001)
- Experience with electronic testing optical systems integration or avionics hardware validation

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 - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually