Senior HW Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Kirkland, WA seeks a Senior HW Development Engineer to advance phased array PCBA testing and failure analysis, collaborating across RF, electrical, QA, and supply chain to enable rapid build ramp.

You will drive test stations, document procedures, mentor engineers, and lead defect analysis to improve manufacturability and yield in a high-volume aerospace hardware environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure mode analysis (FMA) and root cause analysis on phased array PCBAs and systems to determine underlying causes of defects.
• Specify, procure, and establish FMA test stations optimized for phased array PCBA troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and PCBA suppliers, working collaboratively to implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring defects.
• Write comprehensive technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures, tailored to Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing requirements.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians on troubleshooting techniques, failure analysis methodologies, and debug equipment operation.
• Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends across production shifts to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Linux

Programming languages

Performance analysis

Hardware validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Linux tools

Job description

Senior HW Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 10441320 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

• Conduct failure mode analysis (FMA) and root cause analysis on phased array PCBAs and systems to determine underlying causes of defects
• Specify, procure, and establish FMA test stations optimized for phased array PCBA troubleshooting on the production floor
• Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and PCBA suppliers, working collaboratively to implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring defects
• Write comprehensive technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures, tailored to Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing requirements
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians on troubleshooting techniques, failure analysis methodologies, and debug equipment operation
• Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends across production shifts to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives

About the team As a Senior HW Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will be directly responsible for testing and qualifying next generation spacecraft PCBAs and conduct failure mode analysis on complex phased array systems. You will utilize innovative solutions and technology to solve difficult problems on a daily basis, at both a systems and specialized level. You will be a critical lynchpin between the production, development, electrical, RF, supply chain and quality teams. You will provide vital manufacturability input to the design and antenna engineering teams for both new and existing hardware. Finally, you will be responsible for standing up new processes, equipment, and assembly lines to support Amazon Leo's build ramp, making data-driven decisions at each step in the process.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of using Linux and demonstrated proficiency with associated tools or languages experience
• Experience with performance and log analysis
• Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems
• Experience scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

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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, Kirkland - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually