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
10 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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About Amazon Inc

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 on the Ground Systems team, you will function as an autonomous technical contributor designing hardware components and subsystems for complex aerospace systems. You will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of Telemetry, Tracking & Command and Ground Gateway hardware, including RF front-end chains and antenna feed assemblies. Your daily work involves performing CAD functions, executing bring-up and test campaigns, conducting root cause analysis, and developing verification plans to ensure reliability in environments with limited post-deployment access. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to move designs from concept through production for global deployment. The role requires expertise in RF hardware, electronics subsystems, and CAD tools to solve technical challenges related to satellite launch, early orbit operations, and the ongoing command of a low Earth orbit satellite constellation.

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 bring-up, hardware integration, and test campaigns for Gateway and TT&C subsystems.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure performance and reliability requirements are met.
  • Conduct 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.
  • Create design review documentation, test reports, and engineering change processes.

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 in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.
  • 5+ years of hardware development and CAD experience.
  • 5+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience is preferred.
  • Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.

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