Hardware Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper
Description For Hardware Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper
Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites aimed at providing high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Hardware Development Engineer, you'll join a cutting-edge team working on satellite payload hardware development.
The role combines hardware engineering expertise with space technology, requiring skills in digital/analog circuit design, FPGA development, and embedded systems. You'll work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment where you'll contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept to production.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work on technology that will directly impact global connectivity. You'll be part of Amazon's space initiative, working with state-of-the-art equipment and collaborating with experts across various technical domains. The role requires hands-on lab work, technical problem-solving, and the ability to work on complex electronic systems.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $105,600 to $185,000 based on location, plus additional benefits and potentially equity. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about space technology and hardware development to make a meaningful impact on global connectivity while working for one of the world's leading tech companies.
The position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations, demonstrating the strategic importance of the work. You'll be joining Project Kuiper at a crucial time as Amazon expands its presence in the space industry, offering significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
Responsibilities For Hardware Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper
- Design digital and analog and/or RF circuits in collaboration with various teams
- Design and optimization of different blocks of electronics sub-systems
- Design for high speed and FPGA circuitry
- Optimize board design for high-speed clocks, transmission lines and their terminations
- Perform schematic capture and lead PCB layout implementation
- Work with software teams to determine requirements for FPGA and processor designs
- Bring up Linux on embedded systems
- Support flow-down requirement definitions and generate test plans/procedures
- Board bring-up and perform test campaigns of modules and subsystems
- Support design automated test systems, test fixtures and factory test
- Work in the lab environment with various equipment
Requirements For Hardware Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper
- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in hardware development across full product life cycle
- 3+ years of experience in using schematic capture tool and PCB layout viewer
- 3+ years of experience board bring up and debugging in lab environment
- 3+ years of experience using lab equipment including soldering irons, hand-tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Benefits For Hardware Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper
- Medical, financial, and other benefits (specific details not provided in the text)
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