Senior HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Kuiper PAA Hardware in San Diego

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Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

A day in the life :

As an Senior Hardware Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative, challenging, and exciting phased array antenna systems in industry right now. You will engage with an experienced team to conceive and design phased arrays aimed at delighting customers with affordable, reliable, high bandwidth connectivity. You will work closely with Project Kuiper’s various sub-teams and engage third party suppliers to drive product definition, design, optimization, implementation, and test. The Senior Hardware Engineer will have a complete understanding of how their design changes impact downstream partners such as operations, supply chain, product management, and reliability. They will make daily high-value judgements on tactical vs. strategic decisions in order to achieve system performance targets and maintain schedules despite unexpected challenges.

Amazon strongly believes in Ownership and you will have the opportunity to own your designs from concept through production. You will own or contribute to the following :

• Own PCBA development from concept through production
• Design and optimize different blocks of electronics sub-systems
• Design high-speed digital and / or RF circuitry in collaboration with various teams
• Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout
• Lead PCB vendor engagement for DFM review
• Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
• Generate test plans / procedures based off high level requirement definition
• Complete board bring-up and perform test campaigns for different modules and subsystems
• Design of automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test
• Support the transition of the designs to production

About the hiring group :

The payload antenna team is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, validation, qualification, and new product introduction to manufacturing for all satellite phased arrays. These antenna systems will meet performance requirements defined by the RF / modem team as well as environmental and reliability requirements defined by the mechanical team. To this end, the antenna team collaborates closely with all the partner teams including silicon, power, mechanical, thermal, modem, RF / Coms system, and SW teams.

Export Control Requirement :

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. or , U.S. permanent (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with the project management of technical projects

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, , or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants : Job duties for this position include : work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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