Sr PCB Layout Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 157,900 - 213,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Sr. PCB Layout Engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to work on its low Earth orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo. This role involves defining and implementing spacecraft subsystems, contributing to all phases of PCB design and production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least 7 years of PCB layout design experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $157,900 - $213,600 annually and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience of PCB layout design using industry standard PCB design suites.
• 5+ years experience with high speed circuits.
• 5+ years experience managing multiple projects in parallel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the definition and implementation of multiple spacecraft subsystems.
• Contribute in all phases of PCB design and production.
• Create all documentation packages required to fabricate and assemble the PCB/PCBA.

Skills

PCB layout design

High speed circuits

Project management

Collaboration with technical teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Mentor Xpedition

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

As a Sr. PCB Layout Engineer, you will participate in the definition and implementation of multiple spacecraft subsystems. You will contribute in all phases of PCB design and production. You must bring a combination of PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and test knowledge to a highly collaborative cross team functional team.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

• Participate in the definition and implementation of multiple spacecraft subsystems.
• Contribute in all phases of PCB design and production. You must bring a combination of PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and test knowledge to a highly collaborative cross team functional team.
• Work with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to ensure the design meets all requirements from an electrical performance and mechanical enclosure perspective.
• Create all documentation packages required to fabricate and assemble the PCB/PCBA.

A day in the life

You will have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.

About the team

Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths' most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years experience of PCB layout design using industry standard PCB design suites.
• 5+ years experience with high speed circuits.
• 5+ years experience managing multiple projects in parallel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years experience of PCB layout design using industry standard PCB design suites.
• Experience with using Mentor Xpedition
• Experience in developing and design for manufacturing of PCBs deployed in space environments.
• Experience with high current density designs.
• Experience managing 3rd party layout services.
• Knowledge of PCB failure modes and reliability in extreme environments.
• Experience as a technical lead for small teams of PCB design engineers.
• Experience developing IPC class 2 and 3 boards.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional technical teams.
• Ability to participate in schematic and design reviews.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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, CA, San Diego - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 157,100.00 - 212,600.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually