Senior Design Verification Engineer, Power DVT Team

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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$137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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TL;DR · Senior Design Verification Engineer, Power DVT Team

Sr. Design Verification Engineer, Power DVT Team joins the Amazon LEO avionics team to own the complete design verification lifecycle for power electronics systems destined for Low Earth Orbit. This role involves bridging design intent and flight-ready hardware by developing comprehensive test strategies, executing rigorous validation campaigns, and driving cross-functional collaboration across power design, SI/PI, FPGA, firmware, and system integration teams. You will develop Design Verification Plans, apply Design for Testability principles, and build test methodologies, fixtures, and scripts. Using software simulation tools, you will model circuits, analyze performance, and troubleshoot electrical failures. Key skills include hardware design, functional specifications, test automation frameworks, and experience with digital interfaces like I2C, SPI, and CAN. The work ensures satellite power systems meet stringent space-grade requirements for global broadband connectivity.

What does a Design Verification Engineer earn?

Median $199500 from 83 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop comprehensive Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for power electronics systems.
  • Apply Design for Testability (DFT) principles during design reviews to ensure test point accessibility.
  • Develop and maintain test scripts and hardware fixtures in collaboration with firmware engineers.
  • Use software simulation tools to model circuits, analyze performance, and identify failure modes.
  • Troubleshoot electrical failures and propose cost-effective solutions to address root causes.
  • Lead small groups of DVT engineers and provide technical mentorship to junior staff.
  • Collect test data, perform analysis, and document results to ensure requirements traceability.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams, technicians, and lab resources to schedule and execute testing.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
  • Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Experience building test automation frameworks and tools.
  • Experience with cross-functional product development from concept to production.
  • Hands-on experience testing power electronics and high-speed electrical systems.
  • 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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