Electrical GSE Engineer , ALG Integrated Systems Solutions

Amazon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace hardware engineer role at KGS LLC in the Los Angeles area, focused on test infrastructure, rack integration, and validation across PCBA and systems. You will lead hardware development, maintenance, and test rig design for high-velocity production environments.

The position requires hands-on experience with PXIe racks, DAQ, and instrumentation, plus clear documentation and vendor coordination. A strong engineering background in aerospace hardware is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years hardware development or hands-on engineering experience in aerospace/space contexts.
• Experience with test equipment, DAQ systems, and environmental chambers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements, preventive maintenance, calibrations, and upgrades for test equipment, tooling, DAQ systems, and environmental chambers.
• Identify and document critical process mechanisms to improve lab safety, manufacturing efficiency, and build quality.
• Conduct project planning, cost analysis, and vendor evaluations; coordinate subcontractor scheduling and infrastructure projects.
• Architect and assemble test racks with PXIe chassis, programmable power supplies, and switching matrices.
• Design and build custom test fixtures and Automated Test Equipment for PCBA and system validation.
• Characterize performance using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators to resolve hardware issues.

Skills

Hardware development

Test equipment maintenance

DAQ systems

Environmental chambers

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PXIe

Oscilloscopes

Job description

• Equipment & Infrastructure:** Manage requirements, preventative maintenance, calibrations, and upgrades for test equipment, tooling, DAQ systems, and environmental chambers.
• Process Improvement & Planning:** Identify and document critical process mechanisms to improve lab safety, manufacturing efficiency, and build quality.
• Project & Vendor Management:** Conduct project planning, cost analysis, and vendor evaluations. Coordinate subcontractor scheduling, facility infrastructure projects, and maintain rigorous documentation for job status and material flow.

Description

• Equipment & Infrastructure:** Manage requirements, preventative maintenance, calibrations, and upgrades for test equipment, tooling, DAQ systems, and environmental chambers.
• Process Improvement & Planning:** Identify and document critical process mechanisms to improve lab safety, manufacturing efficiency, and build quality.
• Project & Vendor Management:** Conduct project planning, cost analysis, and vendor evaluations. Coordinate subcontractor scheduling, facility infrastructure projects, and maintain rigorous documentation for job status and material flow.

Test Infrastructure & Rack Integration

Rack Architecture: Architect and assemble test racks, integrating PXIe chassis, programmable power supplies, and switching matrices for electrical support equipment.

Interconnect Systems: Execute "clean" wiring using custom-labeled looms and EMI shielding. Design breakout boxes to interface the Unit Under Test (UUT) with instrumentation.

Validation & Hardware Analysis

ATE Development: Design and build custom test fixtures and Automated Test Equipment for PCBA and full-system validation for recurring builds.

Precision Debugging: Characterize performance and signal integrity using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators to resolve complex hardware issues.

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

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.

A day in the life

Daily Activities & Expectations Drive business-aligned solutions by balancing hands-on technical expertise with strategic initiative. You will thrive in a high-velocity production facility, pivoting rapidly between urgent hardware troubleshooting and long-term process optimization. This role demands agility-requiring you to adapt in real-time to shifting project milestones while maintaining absolute technical precision. By identifying workflow efficiencies and implementing scalable innovations, you will ensure our testing infrastructure remains as dynamic and resilient as our aerospace mission.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• 4+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience

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.

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

Company - KGS LLC

Job ID: A10534650