Senior HW Dev Engineer Payload, Hardware Development

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted: 93 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Senior HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Hardware Development joins the payload team to design and develop phased array antenna systems for satellite communications. This role involves owning PCBA development from concept through production, including designing high-speed digital circuitry, optimizing PCB stack-ups, and managing vendor engagement for DFM reviews. The engineer will create test plans, perform board bring-up, and design automated test systems and fixtures to ensure performance and reliability. Key technical requirements include experience with multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity, and proficiency in Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools. Candidates must be skilled in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters while managing complex electronics sub-systems. The work focuses on solving hardware challenges for satellite payload systems to provide high-speed broadband connectivity through advanced phased array technology and robust electronic design.

Skills

PCBA High-speed Digital Design Power Integrity SERDES Schematic Capture PCB Layout Mentor Graphics Cadence Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers Multi-meters Automated Test Systems Test Fixtures Power Supply Design Instrument Control

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 and review schematic capture and PCB layout processes.
Manage PCB vendor engagement for DFM reviews and stack-up optimization.
Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test systems based on requirements.
Perform board bring-up and execute test campaigns for various modules and subsystems.
Support the transition of hardware designs into full production manufacturing.

What we're looking for

Candidates 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 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 Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools.
Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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