Senior HW Engineer, Spacecraft FMA & Manufacturing

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

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.