Avionics Test Engineer, Avionics

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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$136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Avionics Test Engineer, Avionics

As an Avionics Test Engineer on the avionics team, you will develop test solutions for the qualification, design verification, and production testing of satellite avionics hardware Line Replaceable Units. You will define requirements for test methods, build automated test station hardware, and execute complex test plans for space vehicle components. Your daily work involves collaborating with electrical engineering, liaison engineering, and manufacturing teams to root-cause issues for PCBAs and test systems while improving manufacturing yield and efficiency. The role requires expertise in avionics subsystems like flight computers and power management. Key technical skills include experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design using ECAD tools, hardware troubleshooting, and proficiency with RF lab equipment such as VNAs, power meters, and spectrum analyzers to ensure the quality of space flight hardware.

What you'll do

  • Define requirements for test methods used in design verification and qualification campaigns.
  • Develop automated test station hardware for engineering labs and production environments.
  • Execute design verification and qualification plans on complex satellite avionics.
  • Influence product designs to improve manufacturing and testing efficiency.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides and work instructions.
  • Improve test stability and reduce measurement time while ensuring data quality.
  • Commission test racks for new production stations or hardware revisions.
  • Develop reporting tools to track manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs).

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
  • 4+ years of experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
  • Experience planning and executing test campaigns for electronics systems including Design Verification, Qualification, and Environmental Test.
  • Experience defining test requirements for complex electronic systems.
  • Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design using ECAD tools.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent (preferred).
  • Experience in technical program management, space operations, RF lab equipment, or hardware test framework software development (preferred).

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