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Sr. Aerospace Hardware Engineer

Amazon· Hardware Development
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Redmond, WA$159.2k - $215.3kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior aerospace hardware engineer for Amazon Leo satellite program, owning end-to-end delivery of avionics subsystems from architecture to production ramp, leading hardware design and verification in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end delivery of satellite avionics subsystems, from architecture and requirements through production ramp, in partnership with peer engineers.
  • Lead system and subsystem architecture, translating mission requirements into manufacturable hardware designs.
  • Drive circuit design, analysis, and ECAD schematic capture to meet performance and reliability targets.
  • Lead hardware design reviews (architecture, schematic, PCB layout) and set the technical bar for design quality.
  • Develop and execute bring-up, verification, and qualification test strategies.
  • Lead debugging and root cause resolution across development, qualification, and production, working closely with design and test engineers.
  • Establish requirements, traceability, and verification frameworks for hardware subsystems.
  • Lead production readiness and ramp, including test strategy, yield improvement, and issue resolution.
  • Influence cross-functional teams (systems, firmware, manufacturing, test, suppliers) to deliver program milestones.
  • Act as a technical leader, raising engineering standards and developing other engineers.

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
  • 5+ years of experience developing hardware across the full product lifecycle (concept through production at scale)
  • Experience with PCB design and debug, including processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors
  • Experience with complex board designs (e.g., high-speed interfaces, power electronics, or high-reliability systems)
  • Experience using ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Experience driving hardware through bring-up, validation, and integration

Skills

Required:Functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test proceduresHardware development across full product lifecyclePCB design and debugECAD tools

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) with additional life insurance options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • RSUs and sign-on payments as part of Amazon package
  • Comprehensive benefits including EAP, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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