Ground Systems Hardware Engineer - TT&C & Gateway RF

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo Ground Systems Engineering in Redmond, WA seeks a Ground Systems Hardware Development Engineer to design, develop, integrate and validate TT&C and Ground Gateway hardware for a global satellite constellation. You will work with RF, mechanical, thermal, software and operations teams on deployable ground stations supporting launch, early orbit and ongoing command and control.

The role requires strong CAD experience, 5+ years of hardware development, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science.
• 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience.
• 5+ years of hardware development and CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and validation of RF hardware and electronics subsystems for TT&C and Gateway terminals, including antenna feed assemblies, RF front-end chains, and ancillary equipment.
• Perform CAD functions for new designs and improvements to our deployed infrastructure, and drive these through installation and implementation.
• Execute bring-up, hardware integration, and test campaigns for Gateway and TT&C subsystems.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure hardware meets performance, environmental, and reliability requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and failure investigations on ground station hardware.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to drive hardware development, procurement, and integration activities.
• Contribute to design review documentation, test reports, and engineering change processes.
• Support the transition of HW designs from development through qualification and into production and field deployment.

Skills

Functional specifications

Design verification plans

Cross-functional teamwork

Hardware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Leo Ground Systems Engineering in Redmond, WA seeks a Ground Systems Hardware Development Engineer to design, develop, integrate and validate TT&C and Ground Gateway hardware for a global satellite constellation. You will work with RF, mechanical, thermal, software and operations teams on deployable ground stations supporting launch, early orbit and ongoing command and control.

The role requires strong CAD experience, 5+ years of hardware development, and a track record of