HW Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Kirkland, WA
Salary
$117,300–$160,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $139k
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This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$186,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

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 Development Engineer

As a HW Development Engineer at Amazon Leo in the Alexa and Amazon Devices division, you will join a team responsible for testing and qualifying next-generation spacecraft PCBAs while conducting failure mode analysis on complex phased array systems. Your daily tasks will include performing root cause analyses to identify defects, specifying and establishing test stations optimized for troubleshooting, communicating non-conformances with quality engineering teams, writing technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures, and mentoring engineers in debugging techniques. You will also lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires experience with Linux, log analysis, high-speed interfaces, and PCB layout best practices, as well as scripting languages like Python or Perl for automation. This position is integral to Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing efforts, focusing on innovative solutions to ensure the manufacturability of new hardware designs.

What you'll do

  • Conduct failure mode analysis to determine causes of defects in phased array PCBAs.
  • Specify and establish test stations optimized for troubleshooting on the production floor.
  • Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and suppliers for corrective actions.
  • Write technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures tailored to satellite manufacturing requirements.
  • Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends across shifts to identify systemic issues.

What we're looking for

  • Experience conducting failure mode and root cause analysis on complex hardware systems.
  • Proficiency in Linux and associated tools for troubleshooting and debugging.
  • Ability to write technical specifications and procedures for troubleshooting.
  • Experience testing hardware sub-components and analyzing research data.
  • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and PCB layout best practices.

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