Satellite Hardware Design Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon, San Diego, CA, United States
Overview Satellite Hardware Design Engineer, Amazon Leo. Job ID: 3203758 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC. Amazon Leo 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.
As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will engage with a world class cross-disciplinary team to design innovative solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Amazon Leo to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Decompose system level requirements into realizable hardware requirements.
Design and develop a solution that meets these requirements.
Design, develop, and optimize electrical hardware for use in space.
Simulate and optimize EE circuits, perform schematic capture, and oversee layout.
Build up test bench for design verification.
Evaluate and optimize design in the lab to demonstrate the design meets system requirements.
Work with RF system, power, software, mechanical thermal, reliability and compliance teams to ensure solution integrates with overall platform requirements.
Export Control Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
4+ years of experience in electrical circuit design, such as RF biases, MCUs, re-scalers, LDOs, power sequencers, motor drivers, monitor and control, digital interfaces, etc. In depth knowledge of electrical architectures.
2+ years of experience with board bring up and design verification test using EE lab equipment such as power supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
Experience in analog electrical circuit design
Experience in bias circuits design for RF amplifiers
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering
Experience with designing for airborne or space applications
Experience with complex board designs, such as high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, vehicle control systems, and/or motor & actuator control electronics
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Redmond - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Posted: March 13, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago)
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As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will engage with a world class cross-disciplinary team to design innovative solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Amazon Leo to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Decompose system level requirements into realizable hardware requirements.
Design and develop a solution that meets these requirements.
Design, develop, and optimize electrical hardware for use in space.
Simulate and optimize EE circuits, perform schematic capture, and oversee layout.
Build up test bench for design verification.
Evaluate and optimize design in the lab to demonstrate the design meets system requirements.
Work with RF system, power, software, mechanical thermal, reliability and compliance teams to ensure solution integrates with overall platform requirements.
Export Control Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
4+ years of experience in electrical circuit design, such as RF biases, MCUs, re-scalers, LDOs, power sequencers, motor drivers, monitor and control, digital interfaces, etc. In depth knowledge of electrical architectures.
2+ years of experience with board bring up and design verification test using EE lab equipment such as power supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
Experience in analog electrical circuit design
Experience in bias circuits design for RF amplifiers
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering
Experience with designing for airborne or space applications
Experience with complex board designs, such as high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, vehicle control systems, and/or motor & actuator control electronics
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Redmond - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Posted: March 13, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago)
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