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Amazon lists this Senior HW Development Engineer, Leo Hardware Development opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior HW Development Engineer, Leo Hardware Development
Job ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that will deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will join a team of experts developing PCBA hardware for advanced antenna systems. This is deeply challenging work: the boards you design are highly complex, integrating sensitive RF circuitry, high-speed SERDES links, and a wide range of interfaces on a single PCBA. If you want to push the limits of hardware design and see your work fly in space, this is the team for you.
You will own or contribute to the following:
Design and optimize the hardware blocks that make up complex electronic systems
Develop proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of electronic hardware
Implement RF circuits on PCB in close collaboration with the RF team
Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test processes
Lead bring-up and test campaigns for hardware that integrates active antennas
Lead and review PCB layout
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years of industrial experience especially board level analog/digital design
3+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity
3+ years of experience in using schematic
2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering
Familiarity with analog electronic fundamentals (transistor circuits, op-amps, filters, etc)
Experience in design, implementation, bring up and debugging of proof of concept HW and prototypes
Familiarity with power supply design
Proficiency in developing programs for instrument control
Previous work experience in a programming language
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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
USA, CA, San Diego - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
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