Hardware Development Engineer II - Payload

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted
20 days ago
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Below market

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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 · Hardware Development Engineer II - Payload

As a HW Dev Engineer II - Payload, Amazon Leo Hardware Development, you will join a team of experts developing advanced satellite systems for low-earth orbit broadband connectivity. You will own and contribute to the design and optimization of circuitry, create proof of concept prototypes for next-generation hardware, and lead or review PCB layouts. Your daily work involves collaborating with radiation, power, mechanical, thermal, RF, and software teams while designing automated test systems and executing bring-up and qualification test campaigns. You will utilize tools such as Mentor Graphics or Cadence for layout, alongside oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters. Key technical competencies include board level analog and digital design, high-speed digital design with multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity, schematic usage, and programming for instrument control to solve complex satellite hardware challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize circuitry for satellite systems.
  • Develop proof of concept prototypes for next-generation satellite hardware.
  • Lead and review PCB layouts using industry standard tools.
  • Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory testing procedures.
  • Execute bring-up and qualification test campaigns for satellite hardware.
  • Debug and validate products throughout the entire design lifecycle from concept to production.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of industrial experience in board level analog/digital design.
  • 1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity.
  • 2+ years of experience using schematic tools.
  • 2+ years of experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters.
  • Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools.
  • Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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