Amazon Leo is looking for an Aerospace Hardware Development Engineers to design and optimize circuitry for satellite systems and develop proof of concept prototypes for next-generation satellite hardware. This role requires close collaboration with radiation, power, mechanical, thermal, RF, and software teams. Responsibilities also include designing automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory tests, as well as leading bring-up and qualification test campaigns.

This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve. We want individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. Our team is responsible for delivering flight-qualified hardware that enables thousands of satellites to fly.

As an Amazon Leo Aerospace Hardware Engineer you will work with multiple engineering teams across ground and space systems to design, analyze, build, and test hardware assemblies and components for satellite applications. Your focus will be on hardware development from concept through qualification, supporting the introduction of new generations of satellites.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

- Design, develop, and validate hardware components, assemblies, and software solutions-from circuit boards and integrated subsystems to onboard power management systems-to determine suitability for flight.

- Develop closed-loop control algorithms leveraging sensor peripherals, microcontrollers, and custom silicon, as well as innovative hardware designs and processes to optimize spacecraft capabilities.

- Implement hardware design strategies to mitigate product risks to stakeholders.

- Work with avionics, payload, radiation, power, mechanical, thermal, RF, and software teams to gather requirements, develop hardware architectures, determine applicable design constraints, and prepare for hardware integration.

- Collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers, software developers, tooling teams, and ground support teams to deliver flight-qualified hardware ready for launch and ensure every Leo device shipped meets requirements.

- Communicate fluidly across teams to identify hardware design risks and how they will be addressed to ensure mission success.

- Enable data-driven performance insights through automated test execution, collection, and analysis pipelines, including complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python.

- Work hands-on with hardware test equipment.

- Define and execute software release processes, CI/CD, and quality verification.

- Deliver clear documentation and user-focused software for engineering and manufacturing teams.

About the team

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields

- Must be 18 years of age or older

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields

- Experience in hardware design

- Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design

- Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually