HW Validation Engineer — LEO Phased-Array Antenna

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

Job summary

Amazon Leo Hardware Development in Redmond, WA is seeking an HW Validation Engineer to support the hardware design lifecycle from concept to production. You will design automated test systems, plan hardware bring-up, and collaborate on test acceptance criteria across boards and systems.

The role emphasizes test data analysis, root-cause investigation, and participating in schematic/layout reviews within a high-performing hardware team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design automated test systems and fixtures for lab and factory testing.
• Plan and execute hardware bring-up and design verification campaigns at the board and system levels.
• Collaborate with design engineers to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze test data, perform test failure root cause analysis, and generate comprehensive test reports with recommendations.
• Participate in schematic and layout design reviews.

Skills

Hardware-Software integration

Real-time systems

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering

Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering

PhD in electrical/computer engineering (preferred)

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Cadence

Layout tools

Job description

Amazon Leo Hardware Development in Redmond, WA is seeking an HW Validation Engineer to support the hardware design lifecycle from concept to production. You will design automated test systems, plan hardware bring-up, and collaborate on test acceptance criteria across boards and systems.

The role emphasizes test data analysis, root-cause investigation, and participating in schematic/layout reviews within a high-performing hardware team.