Senior HW Dev Engineer, Payload

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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$159,200–$215,300 / yr
Posted
51 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 HW Dev Engineer, Payload

The Senior HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Leo PAA Hardware joins the payload team to develop phased array antenna systems for a low Earth orbit satellite constellation. This role involves owning PCBA development from concept through production, including designing and optimizing electronics subsystems, high-speed digital circuitry, and PCB stack-ups. You will lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and vendor engagement for DFM reviews while generating test plans and performing board bring-up for various modules. Key responsibilities include designing automated test systems and supporting production transitions. Required skills include experience with multi-gigabit SERDES, signal integrity, and hardware lab equipment like digital scopes and logic analyzers. You will solve complex technical problems by collaborating with silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, modem, RF/Coms, and software teams to meet strict environmental and reliability requirements.

What you'll do

  • Own PCBA development from initial concept through final production.
  • Design and optimize electronic sub-systems and high-speed digital circuitry.
  • Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and stack-up optimization for performance and cost.
  • Manage PCB vendor engagement for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
  • Generate test plans and procedures based on high-level requirement definitions.
  • Perform board bring-up and execute test campaigns for modules and subsystems.
  • Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test processes.
  • Support the transition of hardware designs into full-scale production.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
  • Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent (preferred).
  • Experience in system-level architecture and board-level design.
  • Experience in motherboard design, PCB design, schematic capture, stackup, and circuit board layout.
  • Experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, and signal integrity.
  • Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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