HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Hardware Development
Company: Amazon LEO
Location: Redmond
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
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. 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 phased array antenna 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 About the hiring group: The payload
team is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation,
validation, qualification, and new product introduction to
manufacturing for all satellite payloads. These 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. 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. - Bachelor's degree
in electrical engineering or equivalent - 4 years of industry
experience in mixed signal PCBA design - 3 years of experience in
using schematic tool (Mentor Graphics 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) - Master's degree in electrical engineering or
equivalent - 1 years of experience with signal and/or power
integrity - Experience with PCB layout tools 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 - 117,300.00 -
160,000.00 USD annually
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