Senior Electrical Engineer, Satellite Avionics

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$159,200–$215,300 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
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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 · Senior Electrical Engineer, Satellite Avionics

The Senior Electrical Engineer, Satellite Avionics joins the avionics hardware development team to build critical components for Amazon Leo satellites. This role involves owning the end-to-end delivery of satellite avionics subsystems, including power delivery, propulsion, and attitude control. The engineer will lead system architecture, translate mission requirements into manufacturable hardware designs, and drive circuit design, analysis, and ECAD schematic capture. Daily responsibilities include leading hardware design reviews, developing bring-up and qualification test strategies, and performing root cause resolution across production. Required skills include experience with PCB design, processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors. The role addresses the technical challenge of developing high-reliability, radiation-tolerant hardware for space-based systems, ensuring robust execution from initial concept through production ramp in a fast-paced environment.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $152150 from 147 postings across 24 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end delivery of satellite avionics subsystems from architecture through production ramp.
  • Translate mission requirements into manufacturable hardware designs and lead system architecture.
  • Drive circuit design, analysis, and ECAD schematic capture to meet performance targets.
  • Lead hardware design reviews for architecture, schematics, and PCB layouts.
  • Develop and execute bring-up, verification, and qualification test strategies.
  • Lead debugging and root cause resolution across development, qualification, and production phases.
  • Establish requirements, traceability, and verification frameworks for hardware subsystems.
  • Manage production readiness by improving yields and resolving manufacturing issues.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • 5+ years of experience developing hardware across the full product lifecycle from concept through production at scale.
  • Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Experience with PCB design and debug, including processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors.
  • Experience with complex board designs such as high-speed interfaces, power electronics, or high-reliability systems.
  • Experience using ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent (preferred).
  • Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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