HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Kuiper PAA Hardware

Amazon; Pisa; In loco; EUR 89.000 - 158.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology company is seeking a Hardware Engineer to work on innovative phased array antenna systems. The role involves developing PCBA from concept to production, designing high-speed digital designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years of experience in mixed-signal PCBA design. This is an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge technologies and drive impactful designs in a collaborative team environment.

Competenze

• 4+ years of industry experience in mixed-signal PCBA design.
• 3+ years with schematic tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition.
• 1+ year in high-speed digital design (SERDES, Ethernet).

Mansioni

• Own PCBA development from concept through production.
• Design high-speed digital and RF circuitry in collaboration.
• Lead PCB vendor engagement for DFM review.

Conoscenze

Prototyping and implementation

Mixed-signal PCBA design

High-speed digital design

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Strumenti

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Cadence OrCad

Altium Designer

Descrizione del lavoro

HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Leo PAA Hardware

Job ID: 3113973 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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 a 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own PCBA development from concept through production
• Design and optimize different blocks of electronics sub‑systems
• Design high‑speed digital and/or RF 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 on high‑level requirement definition
• Complete board bring‑up and perform test campaigns for different modules and subsystems
• Design 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 antenna team is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, validation, qualification, and new product introduction to manufacturing for all satellite phased arrays. These antenna systems will meet performance requirements defined by the RF/modem team as well as environmental and reliability requirements defined by the mechanical team. To this end, the antenna 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 with schematic tools (Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer)
• 2+ years of experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
• 1+ year of experience in high‑speed digital design (SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stack‑up and circuit‑board layout
• 1+ year of experience with signal and/or power integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.