HW Dev Engineer Payload

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted: 42 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Leo PAA Hardware, you will join the payload team to develop innovative phased array antenna systems for satellite payloads. You will own the entire lifecycle of PCBA development from concept through production, including designing and optimizing electronic sub-systems, high-speed digital circuitry, and PCB stack-ups. Your daily responsibilities involve leading schematic capture, performing PCB layout reviews, engaging with vendors for DFM reviews, and creating test plans and automated test systems. You will collaborate with silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, modem, and RF/Coms teams to ensure products meet performance and reliability requirements. The role requires expertise in mixed signal PCBA design, high-speed digital design involving SERDES, Ethernet, and PCIe, and proficiency with schematic tools such as Siemens Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer to solve complex hardware challenges.

Skills

PCBA High-Speed Digital Design SERDES Ethernet PCIe Siemens Xpedition Cadence OrCAD Altium Designer Power Integrity PCB Layout Schematic Capture DFM Test Fixtures Automated Test Systems

What you'll do

Own PCBA development from initial concept through final production.
Design and optimize various electronic sub-system blocks for satellite payloads.
Design high-speed digital circuitry including SERDES, Ethernet, and PCIe.
Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and stack-up optimization for performance and cost.
Manage PCB vendor engagement and conduct DFM reviews.
Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test systems for board bring-up.
Execute test campaigns for various modules and subsystems to meet requirements.
Support the transition of hardware designs into full-scale production.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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 such as Siemens Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer.
1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design including SERDES, Ethernet, and PCIe.
Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (preferred).
1+ years of experience with signal and/or power integrity (preferred).
Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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