Senior Hardware Engineer: Space PCBAs & RF Systems

Amazon

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 159,000 - 215,000

Full time

40 hours ago
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Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to design and bring up complex PCBA hardware for advanced antenna systems used in space. You will own hardware blocks, develop prototypes, and lead test campaigns with cross-functional teams.

Based in San Diego, you will work on RF circuits, high-speed SERDES, power integrity, and PCB layout with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and space-grade quality. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with RF, systems, and software teams to

Qualifications

  • BS degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of industrial experience in board level analog/digital design.
  • 3+ years in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity.
  • 2+ years using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters).
  • Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize the hardware blocks that make up complex electronic systems.
  • Develop proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of electronic hardware.
  • Implement RF circuits on PCB in collaboration with the RF team.
  • Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test processes.
  • Lead bring-up and test campaigns for hardware integrating active antennas.
  • Lead and review PCB layout.

Skills

High-speed digital design
Multi-gigabit SERDES
RF circuit familiarity
PCB layout
Design verification

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics
Cadence

Job description

Amazon Leo seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to design and bring up complex PCBA hardware for advanced antenna systems used in space. You will own hardware blocks, develop prototypes, and lead test campaigns with cross-functional teams.

Based in San Diego, you will work on RF circuits, high-speed SERDES, power integrity, and PCB layout with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and space-grade quality. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with RF, systems, and software teams to

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