Failure Analysis Hardware Engineer – Phased-Array PCBA

Amazon; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a highly skilled HW/FMA Engineer to perform failure mode analysis on complex phased array PCBAs and to qualify next-generation spacecraft hardware. You will define FMA test stations, communicate non-conformances, and contribute to CAPAs across production, quality, and suppliers.

You will lead defect investigations, write troubleshooting specifications, and mentor engineers while helping stand up new processes and assembly lines to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience using Linux, demonstrating proficiency with associated tools or languages.
• Experience with log analysis - ability to parse and interpret system logs, error messages, and debug output.
• Experience testing hardware sub-components, research and data analysis skills, and/or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout best practices.
• Experience with high speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure mode analysis (FMA) and root cause analysis on phased array PCBAs and systems to determine underlying causes of defects.
• Specify, procure, and establish FMA test stations optimized for phased array PCBA troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and PCBA suppliers, working collaboratively to implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring defects.
• Write comprehensive technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures, tailored to Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing requirements.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians on troubleshooting techniques, failure analysis methodologies, and debug equipment operation.
• Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends across production shifts to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Linux tools

Log analysis

Hardware testing

High-speed interfaces

Scripting for automation (Python, Perl

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a highly skilled HW/FMA Engineer to perform failure mode analysis on complex phased array PCBAs and to qualify next-generation spacecraft hardware. You will define FMA test stations, communicate non-conformances, and contribute to CAPAs across production, quality, and suppliers.

You will lead defect investigations, write troubleshooting specifications, and mentor engineers while helping stand up new processes and assembly lines to support