Sr. Test Engineer, Amazon Leo - Avionics

DescriptionAmazon 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. We are looking for a Sr. Electrical test engineer who combines superb technical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. You will work with a team of top-notch engineers and will collaborate with multiple spacecraft design, test, and operations teams. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on tens of millions of people. Key job responsibilities u2022 Work with key stakeholders across hardware and software development teams to define test strategy and requirements. u2022 Define electrical component and subsystem test plans as needed to ensure robust electrical designs for space applications. u2022 Lead the planning and execution of design verification test, qualification, reliability, and production test campaigns for avionics subsystems. u2022 Support the various aspects of the test engineering team through test system architecture, equipment selection, PCB design, harness design, test system build and integration, and test system commissioning and delivery to customers. u2022 Lead test system design reviews, test plan reviews, test readiness reviews, and test results reviews. u2022 Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, RF engineering, mechanical engineering, software, reliability, manufacturing, program management, etc. 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. A day in the life As part of the Avionics Test Engineering team, you will develop and deliver test systems for avionics subsystems for both development and production test. You will be responsible for development test campaigns, which include board level electrical design verification test, LRU qualification test, and reliability test. About the team Our team designs and delivers the test systems that enable qualifying and acceptance testing the hardware subsystems for the flight computer, power delivery, and RF systems on the satellite avionics bus. Our team leads design verification, qualification, and reliability testing for our avionics subsystems.Basic Qualifications- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent. - Experience with lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, electronic loads, power supplies, network analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, etc. - 5+ years testing with SoCs, DRAMs, FPGAs, multi-gigabit interfaces, power converters, sensors, operational amplifiers, and ADCs/DACs,. - Experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools. - Experience with complex board designs, including high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, vehicle control systems, and/or motor & actuator control electronics. - Experience with debugging designs with microprocessors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors.Preferred Qualifications- 7+ years designing and/or testing with SoCs, DRAMs, FPGAs, multi-gigabit interfaces, power converters, sensors, operational amplifiers, ADCs/DACs, high speed printed circuit boards, and harnessing. - Experience with writing test specifications and procedures. - Experience with executing test, reporting/ dispositioning bugs, and providing status/results updates. - Experience with space hardware qualification (MIL Std 1540 / SMC-S-016). - Experience in two or more areas: EMI/EMC test, design verification test, radiation test, reliability test, and vehicle integration & test. - Experience as a technical lead designing test systems that have been deployed in a production environment. - Experience with setup, control and automation of lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, electronic loads, power supplies, network analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, etc. - Experience with control and automation of thermal chambers for hardware product testing. - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2025-12-04