HW Dev Engineer Payload

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted: 41 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Leo PAA Hardware joins the payload antenna team to design and implement satellite phased array systems. This role involves owning PCBA development from concept through production, including designing high-speed digital and RF circuitry, performing schematic capture, and managing PCB layout. The engineer will optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost, lead vendor engagement for DFM reviews, and develop test plans, fixtures, and automated test systems to support manufacturing transitions. Key technical requirements include experience with mixed signal PCBA design, high-speed digital standards like SERDES, Ethernet, and PCIe, and proficiency in tools such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer. The role requires hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters to solve complex hardware challenges within the phased array antenna system domain.

Skills

PCBA RF Circuitry High-Speed Digital Design SERDES Ethernet PCIe Mentor Graphics Xpedition Cadence OrCAD Altium Designer Power Integrity Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers Multi-meters PCB Layout Schematic Capture DFM Test Fixtures

What you'll do

Own PCBA development from initial concept through final production.
Design and optimize electronic sub-systems including high-speed digital and RF circuitry.
Lead the schematic capture and PCB layout processes.
Manage PCB vendor engagement for design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
Optimize PCB stack-up to balance performance requirements with cost constraints.
Develop test plans and procedures based on high-level requirement definitions.
Perform board bring-up and execute test campaigns for various modules and subsystems.
Design automated test systems, fixtures, and factory testing equipment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (preferred).
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.
1+ years of experience with signal and/or power integrity (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum for export control.

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