HW Dev Engineer - Payload

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Redmond, WA. You'll engage in innovative projects, designing phased arrays for reliable internet connectivity. Responsibilities include PCBA development, collaboration across teams, and understanding the impact of design changes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years in mixed-signal design. Ideal candidates have experience with schematic tools and lab equipment, ensuring robust and efficient product design and testing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience in mixed-signal PCBA design.
• 1+ year of experience in high-speed digital design (SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Own PCBA development from concept through production.
• Design and optimize electronics sub-systems.
• Lead schematic capture and PCB layout.

Skills

Mixed-signal PCBA design

High-speed digital design

Prototyping and implementation

Using schematic tools

Lab equipment usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Cadence OrCad

Altium Designer

Job description

Job ID: 10377235 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.

A day in the life

As a Hardware Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative, challenging, and exciting payload systems in industry right now. You will engage with an experienced team to conceive and design phased arrays aimed at delighting customers with affordable, reliable, high bandwidth connectivity. You will work closely with Amazon Leo’s various sub‑teams and engage third‑party suppliers to drive product definition, design, optimization, implementation, and test. The Hardware Engineer will have a complete understanding of how their design changes impact downstream partners such as operations, supply chain, product management, and reliability. Amazon strongly believes in Ownership and you will have the opportunity to own your designs from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Own PCBA development from concept through production
• Design and optimize different blocks of electronics sub‑systems
• Design high‑speed digital circuitry in collaboration with various teams
• Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout
• Lead PCB vendor engagement for DFM review
• Optimize PCB stack‑up for performance and cost
• Generate test plans/procedures based on high‑level requirement definition
• Complete board bring‑up and perform test campaigns for different modules and subsystems
• Design of automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test
• Support the transition of the designs to production

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.

The payload team is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, validation, qualification, and new product introduction to manufacturing for all satellite payloads. These payload systems will meet performance requirements as well as environmental and reliability requirements. To this end, the payload team collaborates closely with all the partner teams including silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, modem, RF/Coms system, and SW teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience with prototyping and implementation
• 4+ years of industry experience in mixed‑signal PCBA design
• 3+ years of experience in using schematic tool (Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer)
• 2+ years of experience in using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi‑meters
• 1+ year of experience in high‑speed digital design (SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience with signal and/or power integrity

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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Benefits and Compensation

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.

Location: USA, WA, Redmond | Salary: 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually