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HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Hardware Development, Amazon LEO

Amazon · Redmond, Washington, USA

Amazon LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

As a Hardware Engineer, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced satellite systems. You will own or contribute to the following:

· Design and optimization of different circuitry for satellite systems
· Design the proof of concept prototypes for the next generation of satellite hardware
· Closely collaborate with radiation, power, mechanical, thermal, RF, software teams
· Design of automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test
· Bring-up and qualification test campaigns of satellite hardware
· Lead and review PCB layout


At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers.
As a hardware engineer, you will work alongside Senior Electrical Engineers supporting the design, debug, validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle.

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.- 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent- PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience in using schematic
- 1+ years of experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools
- 1+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Hardware pay context

Based on 2,171 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $135K/year, with most offers between $109K and $172K (10th–90th percentile: $91K–$208K).

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