HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Leo PAA Hardware

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.As an Hardware Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative, challenging, and exciting phased array antenna systems in industry right now. You will engage with an experienced team to conceive and design phased arrays aimed at delighting customers with affordable, reliable, high bandwidth connectivity. You will work closely with Amazon Leo’s various sub-teams and engage third party suppliers to drive product definition, design, optimization, implementation, and test. The Hardware Engineer will have a complete understanding of how their design changes impact downstream partners such as operations, supply chain, product management, and reliability.Amazon strongly believes in Ownership and you will have the opportunity to own your designs from concept through production. You will own or contribute to the following:Own PCBA development from concept through productionDesign and optimize different blocks of electronics sub-systemsDesign high-speed digital and/or RF circuitry in collaboration with various teamsLead and review schematic capture and PCB layoutLead PCB vendor engagement for DFM reviewOptimize PCB stack-up for performance and costGenerate test plans/procedures based off high level requirement definitionComplete board bring-up and perform test campaigns for different modules and subsystemsDesign of automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory testSupport the transition of the designs to productionExport 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.About the teamThe payload antenna team is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, validation, qualification, and new product introduction to manufacturing for all satellite phased arrays. These antenna systems will meet performance requirements defined by the RF/modem team as well as environmental and reliability requirements defined by the mechanical team. To this end, the antenna team collaborates closely with all the partner teams including silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, modem, RF/Coms system, and SW teams.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent- Experience with prototyping and implementation- 4+ years of industry experience in mixed signal PCBA design- 3+ years of experience in using schematic tool (Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer)- 2+ years of experience in using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters- 1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design (SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe, etc...)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent- 1+ years of experience with signal and/or power integrityAmazon 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.

Created: 2026-02-25