Senior HW Dev Engineer Payload, Hardware Development

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$159,200–$215,300 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $168,500–$216,437 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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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 HW Dev Engineer Payload, Hardware Development

As a Senior HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Hardware Development, you will join the payload team to design and develop phased array antenna systems for satellite communications. You will own the entire lifecycle of PCBA development from concept through production, including designing high-speed digital circuitry, optimizing PCB stack-ups, and managing vendor engagement for DFM reviews. Your daily responsibilities involve creating test plans, performing board bring-up, and developing automated test systems and fixtures to ensure performance targets are met. The role requires expertise in analog and digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity, and proficiency with Xpedition or Cadence layout tools. You will utilize lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers while collaborating across silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, and RF teams to solve complex hardware challenges within the satellite payload domain.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of industrial experience in board level analog/digital design.
  • 1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity.
  • 3+ years of experience using schematic tools.
  • 2+ years of experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters.
  • Experience with Xpedition or Cadence layout tools.
  • Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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