Amazon
HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Leo PAA Hardware
$136K–$184K
Redmond, WA · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in mixed signal PCBA design; 3+ years using schematic tools; 2+ years using lab equipment; 1+ years in high-speed digital design. No alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the job
Design, validate, and transition satellite payload electronics and PCBA designs from concept through production.
What you'll do
- Own PCBA development and design or optimize electronic subsystem blocks, including high-speed digital circuitry.
- Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, vendor DFM engagement, and PCB stack-up optimization.
- Develop test plans, perform board bring-up and test campaigns, and support automated and factory testing and production transition.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with prototyping and implementation.
- 4+ years of industry experience in mixed signal PCBA design.
- 3+ years using a schematic tool (Siemens Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer); 2+ years using lab equipment; and 1+ years in high-speed digital design.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- 1+ years of experience with signal and/or power integrity.
Pay
136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PCBA, Siemens Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, Altium Designer, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multi-meters, SERDES
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