HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Hardware Development, LEO

HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Hardware Development, Amazon LEO

Job :  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.

• Design and optimization of different circuitry for satellite systems
• Design proof of concept prototypes for the next generation of satellite hardware
• Collaborate closely with radiation, power, mechanical, thermal, RF, and software teams
• Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test procedures
• Lead bring‑up and qualification test campaigns of satellite hardware
• Lead and review PCB layout

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.

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.

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

• PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in using schematic
• 1+ years of experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools
• 1+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi‑meters

The base salary range for this position is 96,600. USD annually. 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.

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USA, WA, Redmond

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