Electromagnetic Effects (EMI/EMC) Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Test Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance of avionics and payload systems for a low-earth-orbit satellite network. Responsibilities include supporting EMI testing, collaborating with design teams, and developing analysis strategies. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of related experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary of $117,300 to $160,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with EMI/EMC analysis, testing, and compliance.
• Experience in developing functional specifications and design verification plans.
• Knowledge of EMC industry standards for aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Support teams with EMI testing and compliance.
• Develop analysis and mitigation strategies for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
• Collaborate with hardware design teams in testing processes.

Skills

EMI/EMC analysis

Test procedures development

Troubleshooting

Software modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Tools

EMC lab test equipment

Computational software (CST, HFSS)

Job description

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.

We are looking for an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Test Engineer who will focus on compliance of avionics and payload/antenna subsystems for our low‑earth‑orbit satellite.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Working with hardware design teams as a subject matter expert in electromagnetic environmental effects testing throughout the development process
• Completion of EMC test procedures by supporting teams with test configurations and performing testing to MIL-STD-461 and/or DO-160 requirements
• Collaborating with Leo’s harnessing team to develop analysis and mitigation strategies for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in harnesses
• Development and maintenance of EMC test software and report generation
• Troubleshooting/Development investigation testing in conjunction with Avionics teams across Amazon Leo

About the team

The Amazon Leo Electrical Engineering team is responsible for architecture and development of satellite bus systems as well as working across payloads on design and development of complex communications systems. In addition to satellite systems, we also play a key role in the development of the Leo Customer Terminal.

The team delivers in multiple areas such as bus development, payload development, embedded SW, signal integrity, power, PCB development, and EMC test. The team includes hardware-in-the-loop development for satellite systems to build out an extensive set of test systems for validated satellite system.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• 3+ years of experience with EMI/EMC analysis, testing, and/or compliance
• Experience with EMC lab test equipment, setup, and configurations

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in spaceflight avionics testing as an electromagnetic environmental effects engineer
• Knowledge and understanding of EMC industry standards and specifications for aerospace (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1541A, DO-160, etc)
• Experience with using analysis tools to define requirements for emissions and susceptibility of avionics components
• Experience modeling electromagnetic environments using computational software (CST, HFSS, etc).

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

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 - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually