Hardware Development Engineer, Antenna

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon LEO is building next-generation satellite communications hardware to advance global broadband access. As a Hardware Development Engineer on the Antenna team, you will influence the lifecycle of phased array antenna systems from concept to production.

You will design PCBs and antennas, work on high-speed digital/RF hardware, and develop basic signaling algorithms while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to keep production on schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, materials science, physics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design PCBs, antennas, high-speed digital/RF circuitry, and test fixtures.
• Develop basic signaling and control algorithms for hardware interfaces.
• Bring up, test and optimize phased array antenna prototypes in the lab.
• Collaborate with silicon, software, mechanical and avionics teams for hardware interoperability.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to manage parts and production schedules.

Skills

Hardware design

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Job description

Description

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Join a dynamic team building next-generation satellite communications hardware. As a Hardware Development Engineer on the Antenna team, you will contribute directly to the lifecycle of phased array antenna systems for satellites and customer terminals—from initial concept to hardware production.

What You Will Do

• Hardware Design: Assist in designing printed circuit boards (PCBs), antennas, high-speed digital/RF circuitry, and custom test fixtures.
• Firmware & Algorithms: Develop and implement basic signaling and control algorithms to interface directly with hardware components.
• Lab Testing & Optimization: Participate in bringing up, testing, and optimizing phased array antenna prototypes in a lab environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with silicon, software, mechanical, and avionics teams to ensure seamless hardware interoperability.
• Vendor Operations: Coordinate with third-party vendors and equipment suppliers to manage part procurement and support smooth production schedules.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually