HW Dev Engineer I - Payload, Amazon Leo Hardware Development

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon LEO is building a constellation of satellites to deliver low-latency broadband worldwide. As a Hardware Engineer, you will own antenna blocks, design PoC systems, and collaborate on RF circuitry while leading PCB layout and test campaigns through concept to production.

The role involves hands-on lab work, bring-up of active antennas, and extensive validation across the design lifecycle. We value experience in hardware design, real-time systems, and lab instrumentation, with a path from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• 2+ years hardware design and validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimization of antenna blocks and systems.
• Develop proofs of concept and prototypes for next-gen antennas.
• Collaborate on RF circuitry design with RF team.
• Create automated test systems, fixtures, and factory tests.
• Lead and review PCB layout and bring-up active antennas.

Skills

Hardware design

Real-time systems

System integration

Testing and validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Cadence

Layout tools

Job description

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.

As a Hardware Engineer, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced antenna systems. You will own or contribute to the following:

• Design and optimization of different blocks of antennas system
• Design the proof of concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of the antennas
• Design of RF circuitry in collaboration with RF team
• Design of automated test systems, test fixtures and factory test
• Bring-up and test campaigns of the active antennas
• Lead and review PCB layout

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers.

As a hardware engineer, you will work alongside Senior Electrical Engineers supporting the design, debug, validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• Masters degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
• PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in using schematic
• 1+ years of experience with Mentor Graphics, Cadence, or other equivalent layout tools
• 1+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and certification

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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.

USA, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually