Ground Systems Hardware Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted
56 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 · Ground Systems Hardware Development Engineer

As a Ground Systems Hardware Development Engineer within the Amazon Leo Ground Systems Engineering team, you will independently design, develop, and validate hardware components for Telemetry, Tracking & Command and Ground Gateway systems. You will work on full-motion tracking antenna terminals and associated RF electronics to support satellite launch, early orbit operations, and ongoing command and control. Your daily responsibilities include performing CAD functions, executing hardware integration and test campaigns, and developing verification plans to ensure reliability under strict regulatory and export-control constraints. You will utilize skills in RF hardware, electronics subsystems, and mechanical engineering to solve problems involving immature supplier ecosystems and limited post-deployment access. This role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition hardware designs from initial concepts through qualification into global production and field deployment.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and validate RF hardware and electronics subsystems for TT&C and Gateway terminals.
  • Perform CAD functions for new designs and improvements to deployed infrastructure.
  • Execute hardware bring-up, integration, and test campaigns for Gateway and TT&C subsystems.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure hardware meets performance and reliability requirements.
  • Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations on ground station hardware.
  • Manage the transition of hardware designs from development through qualification into production and field deployment.
  • Contribute to design review documentation, test reports, and engineering change processes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science.
  • 5+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.
  • 5+ years of hardware development and CAD experience.
  • Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience (preferred).
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum due to export control laws.

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