Electrical Engineer, Amazon Leo Government, Amazon Leo Government

Amazon.com Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Leo Government is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and analyze satellite and ground systems, including electronic components and PCB layouts. The role involves board bring-up, test, and working with cross-functional teams to produce compelling technical reports and proposals.

The successful candidate will lead sub-teams as needed and prepare clear, readable documentation. A US citizenship and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of schematic and layout ECAD tools experience; PCB design and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to understand requirements and translate to robust solutions.
• Responsible for electrical circuit and power considerations for hosting RF/communications; EMI/EMC evaluation.
• Identify customer requirements and pursue high-quality, innovative designs.
• Perform electrical design and layout trade studies for satellite and ground subsystems; collaborate with cross-discipline teams.
• Facilitate cost trades for multiple configurations balancing cost, manufacturability, and design risk.
• Prepare well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for design reviews and proposals.
• Design and support test campaigns for development and qualification/acceptance.

Skills

Schematic ECAD tools

PCB design

Python programming

C++ programming

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

PCB layout

Job description

Electrical Engineer, Amazon Leo Government, Amazon Leo Government

The Electrical Engineer will focus on satellite and ground system design and analysis of electronic components, circuits, and sub-systems. They will be expected to execute a variety of tasks, from board design and component selection, to layout review and board bring-up and test. They will work across teams and support fellow engineers with design reviews and the preparation of joint reports and proposals. The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to conduct trades and analyses to show that proposed solutions will meet the customer’s goals.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies). The candidate will exhibit the potential to lead small sub-teams of electrical engineers, and be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports.

Key job responsibilities

• Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysis
• Responsible for any electrical circuit and power accommodations for hosting sensitive RF and communications including EMI/EMC evaluation
• Identify top level customer requirements and ensure high quality and innovative designs are pursued
• Perform electrical design and layout trade studies for satellite and ground equipment electrical and power sub-systems contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams.
• Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty
• Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts
• Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space/aerospace hardware.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

About the team

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.

The Amazon Leo Government team is a multi‑disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. We work closely with the core Leo team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government agencies). The RF/Microwave Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast‑paced analysis and design solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools and with PCB design and debugging

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience working with hardware and software teams for setting up, testing, and troubleshooting prototype devices
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with complex board designs, such as high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, or vehicle control systems
• Experience in development and test of satellite bus systems and space/flight hardware
• Electronics design/qualification experience with radiation environments or radiation tolerant hardware

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience working with hardware and software teams for setting up, testing, and troubleshooting prototype devices
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with complex board designs, such as high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, or vehicle control systems
• Experience in development and test of satellite bus systems and space/flight hardware
• Electronics design/qualification experience with radiation environments or radiation tolerant hardware

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, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.