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Sr HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Amazon Leo Hardware Development

AmazonSeattle, WAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview As Senior Hardware Engineer, you will design and deliver phased-array and PCB assemblies for Amazon Leo’s satellite connectivity. You will own hardware from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet performance targets and schedules. The role focuses on high-speed digital and RF subsystems, test planning, and factory readiness, with a strong ownership mindset across operations and supply chain. You’ll work on challenging, impactful systems that enable fast, reliable internet in underserved locations. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) with matchingpaid time offparential leaveRSUs and sign-on paymentsadoption and surrogacy reimbursement ResponsibilitiesOwn PCBA development from concept through productionDesign and optimize electronics sub-systems blocksDesign high-speed digital and/or RF circuitry in collaboration with teamsLead schematic capture and PCB layout reviewsLead PCB vendor engagement for DFM reviewsOptimize PCB stack-up for performance and costGenerate test plans/procedures from high-level requirementsComplete board bring-up and test campaigns for modules/subsystemsDesign automated test systems and factory testSupport transition of designs to production Key requirementsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalentExperience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures7+ years of industrial experience especially board level analog/digital design1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity3+ years of experience in using schematic2+ years of experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multi-meters)Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout toolscross-functional collaborationownership mindsetdecision making under pressureboard-level analog/digital designhigh-speed digital designmulti-gigabit SERDES