Senior Satellite Hardware Reliability Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 227,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer for the Hardware Reliability Engineering team in the satellite program. The role focuses on design-for-reliability, rigorous testing, and analysis of on-orbit data to ensure robust satellite hardware in space.

The candidate will lead reliability modeling, test plan development, and failure investigations across the product lifecycle, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to improve reliability and availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field.
• 5+ years in hardware reliability engineering, preferably with satellite experience.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and environmental testing.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques and materials characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability test plans for satellite hardware components.
• Perform stress screening and environmental testing; drive root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with design teams to implement DFx and conduct FMEA.
• Investigate non-conformances and supplier processes; recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain reliability data and produce detailed reports.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Electronics knowledge

Failure analysis

Environmental testing

PCB/PCBA familiarity

Python proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering

Master's or Doctorate

Tools

PCB fabrication

SMT processes

Polymeric manufacturing

Reliability test equipment

Job description

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer for the Hardware Reliability Engineering team in the satellite program. The role focuses on design-for-reliability, rigorous testing, and analysis of on-orbit data to ensure robust satellite hardware in space.

The candidate will lead reliability modeling, test plan development, and failure investigations across the product lifecycle, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to improve reliability and availability.