Senior HW Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Kirkland, WA
Salary
$137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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This role $162k
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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 Development Engineer

As a Senior HW Development Engineer at Amazon Leo in the Hardware Development division, you will lead failure mode analysis and root cause investigations for phased array PCBAs and systems, specifying and establishing optimized test stations on the production floor. You will collaborate with quality engineering teams to address recurring defects, write detailed troubleshooting procedures, and mentor junior engineers. Additionally, you will track failure trends across shifts, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide critical input to design and antenna engineering teams for manufacturability. This role requires experience in hardware validation, scripting for automation using languages like Python, and proficiency with Linux tools. You will work closely with production, development, electrical, RF, supply chain, and quality teams to support the build ramp of Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing process.

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.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians on troubleshooting techniques.
  • Provide manufacturability input to design and antenna engineering teams for new hardware.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience with Linux and proficiency in associated tools or languages.
  • Experience conducting performance analysis and log analysis.
  • Extensive hardware design and validation experience for components, subsystems, and systems.
  • Proficiency in scripting for automation using Python, Perl, Ruby, or similar languages.
  • Ability to conduct failure mode and root cause analyses on complex phased array systems.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with quality engineering teams and suppliers.

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