Senior Hardware Engineer - Space RF & PCBA Lead

Amazon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is recruiting a Senior Hardware Development Engineer to join the team delivering PCBA hardware for advanced antenna systems in San Diego. You will own or contribute to complex boards with RF circuitry, high-speed SERDES, and multiple interfaces, aiming for robust performance in space applications.

The role requires 7+ years of board-level analog/digital design, a BS in EE or CE, and hands-on experience with schematic tools and lab equipment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of industrial experience especially board level analog/digital design.
• 3+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity.
• 3+ years of experience in using schematic
• 2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters.
• 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 close collaboration with the RF team.
• Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test processes.
• Lead bring-up and test campaigns for hardware that integrates active antennas.
• Lead and review PCB layout.

Skills

Board-level analog/digital design

High-speed digital design

SERDES

Design verification plans

Lab equipment proficiency

Education

BS in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Cadence layout tools

Job description

Amazon Leo is recruiting a Senior Hardware Development Engineer to join the team delivering PCBA hardware for advanced antenna systems in San Diego. You will own or contribute to complex boards with RF circuitry, high-speed SERDES, and multiple interfaces, aiming for robust performance in space applications.

The role requires 7+ years of board-level analog/digital design, a BS in EE or CE, and hands-on experience with schematic tools and lab equipment.