HW Validation Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; 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

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a hardware engineer to support antenna system design, validation, and optimization from concept through production. The role involves coordinating with RF teams, leading PCB layout reviews, and driving test campaigns for active antennas.

The position expects 2+ years in hardware design with a strong background in RF, schematic tools, and lab instrumentation. A MS or PhD in related fields enhances candidacy. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, material science, physics or equivalent.
• Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize antenna system blocks.
• Build proof-of-concept systems and prototypes.
• Collaborate on RF circuitry design with RF team.
• Develop automated test systems and fixtures.
• Execute bring-up and test campaigns for active antennas.
• Lead and review PCB layouts.

Skills

Hardware design

System validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Cadence layout tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Job ID: 10586854 | 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.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, certification, and livesite operations
• 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 or Cadence layout tools
• 1+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters

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.

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 - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.