Electrical Engineer, Satellite Avionics

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted: 49 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Electrical Engineer, Satellite Avionics

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Electrical Engineer, Satellite Avionics joins the avionics development team to build critical hardware for Amazon Leo satellites. This role involves designing, analyzing, and testing electronics for flight computers, propulsion control, attitude determination and control, and solar array deployment systems. The engineer will manage portions of hardware development from concept through production, including creating electrical schematics, performing component selections, and conducting root-cause analysis. Key responsibilities include supporting PCB implementation, executing hardware bring-up, and developing test scripts or automation to improve verification. Required skills include experience with ECAD tools for schematic capture and layout, as well as expertise in processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors. The role addresses the technical challenge of developing reliable satellite avionics and high-reliability systems capable of operating in harsh environments while ensuring seamless integration into complex electromechanical assemblies.

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Skills

PCB Design ECAD Power Electronics Hardware Bring-up HIL Python C/C++ Firmware Satellite Avionics High-Speed Interfaces Root-Cause Analysis System Integration

What you'll do

Design and analyze analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuits for satellite avionics.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, component selections, simulations, and technical documentation.
Define PCB layout requirements and participate in schematic and layout reviews.
Execute hardware bring-up, verification, and qualification testing for flight systems.
Troubleshoot electrical hardware and perform root-cause analysis during development and production.
Develop test hardware, scripts, or automation to improve verification and debugging.
Support requirements development, interface definition, and traceability across the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is preferred.
2+ years of experience developing hardware across the full product lifecycle from concept through production at scale.
3+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar high-reliability environments is preferred.
Experience with PCB design and debug involving processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors.
Experience using ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
Experience driving hardware through bring-up, validation, and integration.
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.

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