Hardware Development Engineer, Payload

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $117,300–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 3 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 · Hardware Development Engineer, Payload

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As a Senior Hardware Development Engineer specializing in payload systems at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will work on cutting-edge satellite payloads, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, RF/Coms system, and software engineers. Your primary responsibilities include designing high-speed digital circuitry and ensuring that your design changes align with performance, environmental, and reliability requirements while impacting downstream partners such as operations and supply chain management. You will use advanced schematic tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition or Cadence OrCad to create detailed designs and leverage lab equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for testing high-speed digital interfaces like SERDES, Ethernet, and PCIe. This role demands expertise in mixed-signal PCBA design and a strong understanding of signal integrity principles.

Skills

Mentor_Graphics_Xpedition Cadence_OrCad Altium_Designer SERDES Ethernet PCIe Oscilloscopes Logic_Analyzers Multimeters High_Speed_Digital_Design Power_Integrity Signal_Integrity

What you'll do

Design high-speed digital circuitry for satellite payloads.
Collaborate with silicon, power, and mechanical teams on payload systems.
Ensure compliance with environmental and reliability requirements.
Use schematic tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition or Cadence OrCad.
Conduct testing using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Implement new product introduction to manufacturing processes.

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience in mixed signal PCBA design.
Proficient in using schematic tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition or Cadence OrCad.
Experience with high-speed digital design including SERDES and PCIe.
Strong hands-on skills with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
U.S. citizen or national for export control compliance.

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