HW Dev Engineer Payload, Amazon Leo Hardware Development

Amazon LEO 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.

As a Hardware Engineer you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced satellite systems. You will own or contribute to the following:

Design and optimization of circuitry for satellite systems
Design the proof of concept prototypes for the next generation of satellite hardware
Closely collaborate with radiation power mechanical thermal RF software teams
Design of automated test systems test fixtures and factory test
Bring-up and qualification test campaigns of satellite hardware
Lead and review PCB layout


At Amazon we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers.
As a hardware engineer you will work alongside Senior Electrical Engineers supporting the design debug validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle.

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.

- Bachelors degree or above in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- 3 years of industrial experience especially board level analog/digital design
- 1 years of experience in high-speed digital design multi-gigabit SERDES signal and power integrity
- 2 years of experience in using schematic
- 2 years of experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes logic analyzers and multi-meters
- Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools

- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Familiarity with analog electronic fundamentals (transistor circuits op-amps filters etc)
- Experience in design implementation bring up and debugging of proof of concept HW and prototypes
- Familiarity with power supply design
- Proficiency in developing programs for instrument control

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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