HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Leo Hardware Development

HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Amazon Leo Hardware Development

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 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, and 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

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.

• Bachelor's 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 multimeters
• 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

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and options for Supplemental life plans), Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Your Amazon package will also include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

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USA, WA, Redmond – $ – $ USD annually