HW Dev Engineer, Payload

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $117,300–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 124 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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 · HW Dev Engineer, Payload

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The HW Dev Engineer - Payload joins the payload team to develop innovative satellite systems for the Amazon Leo low Earth orbit network. This role involves owning PCBA development from concept through production, including designing and optimizing electronics sub-systems and high-speed digital circuitry. Key responsibilities include leading schematic capture, PCB layout, and vendor engagement for DFM reviews, as well as optimizing PCB stack-up for performance and cost. The engineer will generate test plans, perform board bring-up, and design automated test systems and fixtures. Required technical skills include mixed signal PCBA design, proficiency with tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer, and experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The work focuses on phased arrays to provide high bandwidth connectivity in remote locations.

Skills

PCBA Design Schematic Capture PCB Layout High-Speed Digital Design Mentor Graphics Xpedition Cadence OrCad Altium Designer SERDES Ethernet PCIe Power Integrity Oscilloscope Logic Analyzer Multi-meter DFM Board Bring-up Automated Test Systems

What you'll do

Own PCBA development from initial concept through final production.
Design and optimize various electronic sub-systems and high-speed digital circuitry.
Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout processes.
Manage PCB vendor engagement for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
Optimize PCB stack-up for specific performance and cost requirements.
Generate test plans and procedures based on high-level requirement definitions.
Perform board bring-up and execute test campaigns for modules and subsystems.
Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test processes.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
4+ years of industry experience in mixed signal PCBA design.
3+ years of experience using schematic tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer.
2+ years of experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters.
1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design such as SERDES, Ethernet, or PCIe.
Experience with prototyping and implementation.
Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (preferred).
1+ years of experience with signal and/or power integrity (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum due to export control laws.