Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Avionics Electrical Engineering

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$128,600 - $213,600
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Avionics Electrical Engineering

Join Amazon's Project Kuiper, an ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites providing high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Sr. Hardware Development Engineer in Avionics, you'll be at the forefront of satellite system design, working with top-tier engineers on cutting-edge technology. The role combines hardware design, validation, and operations, requiring expertise in PCB design, system integration, and satellite operations.

You'll lead critical aspects of hardware subsystem development, from initial board design through testing and orbital operations. The position offers unique challenges in solving unprecedented problems at scale, working with cross-functional teams, and directly impacting millions of users. The team is responsible for delivering hardware subsystems for the satellite avionics bus, supporting development from initial design through testing, integration, verification, and operation on-orbit.

This role requires strong technical skills in electrical engineering, particularly in complex board designs and avionics systems. You'll work in a dynamic environment where innovation is crucial, and your contributions will directly influence the success of a revolutionary satellite communication system. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make history with one of the world's most innovative companies.

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with practical problem-solving abilities, thriving in ambiguous situations and leading complex technical projects. This is a unique opportunity to join a groundbreaking space technology project while working for a company known for its customer-centric approach and technological innovation.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Avionics Electrical Engineering

  • Design PCBAs including schematic capture and layout
  • Develop and lead bring up, design validation, reliability, and qualification testing
  • Develop and lead production acceptance test plan development
  • Participate in design reviews for subsystems within the broader team
  • Support debug efforts for your subsystem and other avionics subsystems
  • Support requirement derivation and traceability for hardware subsystems
  • Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems
  • Supporting on-orbit operation and troubleshooting of avionics bus subsystems

Requirements For Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Avionics Electrical Engineering

Linux
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • 6+ years of experience in hardware/software development across the product life cycle
  • Experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools
  • Experience with debugging designs with microprocessors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors
  • Experience with complex board designs, including high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Avionics Electrical Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Benefits
  • Financial Benefits

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