HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Leo PAA Hardware
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Washington
2 open- $136,000–$184,000/yr
Redmond, Washington, USA (opens on this page)
full-time · Posted 2mo ago
- $136,000–$184,000/yr
Redmond, Washington, USA (opens on this page)
full-time · Posted 2mo ago
About the job
Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks.
From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. ## A day in the life As an Hardware Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative, challenging, and exciting payload systems in industry right now.
You will engage with an experienced team to conceive and design phased arrays aimed at delighting customers with affordable, reliable, high bandwidth connectivity. You will work closely with Amazon Leo’s various sub-teams and engage third party suppliers to drive product definition, design, optimization, implementation, and test.
The Hardware Engineer will have a complete understanding of how their design changes impact downstream partners such as operations, supply chain, product management, and reliability. Amazon strongly believes in Ownership and you will have the opportunity to own your designs from concept through production.
You will own or contribute to the following: Own PCBA development from concept through production Design and optimize different blocks of electronics sub-systems Design high-speed digital circuitry in collaboration with various teams Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout Lead PCB vendor engagement for DFM review Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost Generate test plans/procedures based off high level requirement definition Complete board bring-up and perform test campaigns for different modules and subsystems Design of automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test Support the transition of the designs to production ## 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. ## About the team The payload team is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, validation, qualification, and new product introduction to manufacturing for all satellite payloads.
These payload systems will meet performance requirements as well as environmental and reliability requirements.
To this end, the payload team collaborates closely with all the partner teams including silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, modem, RF/Coms system, and SW teams. ## Basic qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent - Experience with prototyping and implementation - 4+ years of industry experience in mixed signal PCBA design - 3+ years of experience in using schematic tool (Siemens Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer) - 2+ years of experience in using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters - 1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design (SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe, etc...) ## Preferred qualifications - Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent - 1+ years of experience with signal and/or power integrity Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, WA, Redmond - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
From Amazon Leo's job posting for Redmond, Washington, USA, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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