Amazon

Senior HW Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon$137K — $185K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • 2+ years experience using Linux with proficiency in associated tools or languages
  • Experience with performance and log analysis
  • Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems
  • Experience scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct failure mode analysis and root cause analysis on phased array PCBAs and systems
  • Specify, procure, and establish FMA test stations for production floor troubleshooting
  • Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and PCBA suppliers
  • Write comprehensive technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians
  • Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Mental Health Support
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

- Conduct failure mode analysis (FMA) and root cause analysis on phased array PCBAs and systems to determine underlying causes of defects

- Specify, procure, and establish FMA test stations optimized for phased array PCBA troubleshooting on the production floor

- Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and PCBA suppliers, working collaboratively to implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring defects

- Write comprehensive technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures, tailored to Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing requirements

- Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians on troubleshooting techniques, failure analysis methodologies, and debug equipment operation

- Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends across production shifts to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives

About the team

As a Senior HW Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will be directly responsible for testing and qualifying next generation spacecraft PCBAs and conduct failure mode analysis on complex phased array systems. You will utilize innovative solutions and technology to solve difficult problems on a daily basis, at both a systems and specialized level. You will be a critical lynchpin between the production, development, electrical, RF, supply chain and quality teams. You will provide vital manufacturability input to the design and antenna engineering teams for both new and existing hardware. Finally, you will be responsible for standing up new processes, equipment, and assembly lines to support Amazon Leo's build ramp, making data-driven decisions at each step in the process.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

- 2+ years of using Linux and demonstrated proficiency with associated tools or languages experience

- Experience with performance and log analysis

- Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems

- Experience scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

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, Kirkland - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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