Test Engineer, Avionics

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$105,600 - $185,000
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Test Engineer, Avionics

Amazon's Project Kuiper is an ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. As a Test Engineer in the Avionics team, you'll be at the forefront of satellite system design, verification test, and operations.

The role combines cutting-edge technology with meaningful impact, as you'll work on qualifying and testing hardware subsystems for flight computers, power delivery, and RF systems on satellite avionics. You'll collaborate with top-tier engineers across multiple spacecraft design teams, tackling unprecedented challenges in satellite system design at scale.

The position offers significant technical growth opportunities in space technology, working with advanced testing equipment and complex systems. You'll lead crucial test campaigns, from board-level verification to full system qualification, ensuring the reliability of space-grade hardware.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about space technology and testing complex systems. You'll be part of Amazon's mission to improve global connectivity while working with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. The role offers competitive compensation ($105,600-$185,000) plus equity and benefits, reflecting Amazon's commitment to attracting top talent.

The position requires strong technical expertise in electrical testing, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. You'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity and excited about solving novel problems in satellite system design. Join us in making a positive impact on tens of millions of people by bringing internet connectivity to underserved communities worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Test Engineer, Avionics

  • Work with stakeholders to define test strategy and requirements
  • Define electrical component and subsystem test plans for space applications
  • Lead planning and execution of design verification test, qualification, reliability, and production test campaigns
  • Support test system architecture, equipment selection, PCB design, harness design, and system integration
  • Lead test system design reviews, test plan reviews, test readiness reviews, and test results reviews
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical, RF, mechanical engineering, software, and manufacturing

Requirements For Test Engineer, Avionics

Python
Java
Go
Rust
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience with lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, electronic loads, power supplies, network analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes
  • 5+ years testing with SoCs, DRAMs, FPGAs, multi-gigabit interfaces, power converters, sensors, operational amplifiers, and ADCs/DACs
  • Experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools
  • Experience with complex board designs, including high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics
  • Experience with debugging designs with microprocessors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Test Engineer, Avionics

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity
  • Total compensation package

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