Sr HW Safety Engineer - LEO CT, HW Safety & Compliance Engineering
Amazon, Bellevue, WA, United States
Overview
Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. The Hardware Safety & Compliance team ensures Amazon Leo customer terminals meet rigorous safety standards throughout their lifecycle, driving safety‑by‑design principles, establishing safety frameworks, and coordinating cross‑functional efforts across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Product Management.
Key Responsibilities
Perform safety assessments such as Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), System Safety Assessments (PSSAs, SSAs), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Common Mode Analyses (CMA), and Single Fault Analysis and Testing.
Conduct safety‑related tests and coach lab engineers to scale capabilities.
Analyze electrical schematics for vulnerabilities, perform Thermal/Power Model Analysis for Total Dissipated Power (TDP), and identify mitigation measures to ensure product safety.
Drive actions and resolutions with Product Design teams (mechanical, electrical, legal, and reliability) to deliver on Amazon's product safety goals.
Perform safety probabilistic prediction of failure mechanisms, including Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRAs) on products under development and products in the field.
Incorporate lessons learned into product knowledge bases and into roadmap programs.
Champion the cause of safety and develop tools and processes for Safety as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including Weibull, Exponential, Poisson, etc.
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
Experience with the project management of technical projects.
Master's degree in Electrical/Communications Engineering, or experience in communication theory, OFDM, MIMO, Digital/Wireless Communication Systems, or RF engineering.
Ability to perform analysis such as lifetime analysis, accelerated factor studies, reliability block diagrams, fault tree testing, and warranty analysis.
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.
Salary ranges: USA, WA, Bellevue – 137,300.00 – 185,700.00 USD annually; USA, WA, Redmond – 137,300.00 – 185,700.00 USD annually.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional 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.
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Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. The Hardware Safety & Compliance team ensures Amazon Leo customer terminals meet rigorous safety standards throughout their lifecycle, driving safety‑by‑design principles, establishing safety frameworks, and coordinating cross‑functional efforts across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Product Management.
Key Responsibilities
Perform safety assessments such as Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), System Safety Assessments (PSSAs, SSAs), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Common Mode Analyses (CMA), and Single Fault Analysis and Testing.
Conduct safety‑related tests and coach lab engineers to scale capabilities.
Analyze electrical schematics for vulnerabilities, perform Thermal/Power Model Analysis for Total Dissipated Power (TDP), and identify mitigation measures to ensure product safety.
Drive actions and resolutions with Product Design teams (mechanical, electrical, legal, and reliability) to deliver on Amazon's product safety goals.
Perform safety probabilistic prediction of failure mechanisms, including Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRAs) on products under development and products in the field.
Incorporate lessons learned into product knowledge bases and into roadmap programs.
Champion the cause of safety and develop tools and processes for Safety as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including Weibull, Exponential, Poisson, etc.
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
Experience with the project management of technical projects.
Master's degree in Electrical/Communications Engineering, or experience in communication theory, OFDM, MIMO, Digital/Wireless Communication Systems, or RF engineering.
Ability to perform analysis such as lifetime analysis, accelerated factor studies, reliability block diagrams, fault tree testing, and warranty analysis.
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.
Salary ranges: USA, WA, Bellevue – 137,300.00 – 185,700.00 USD annually; USA, WA, Redmond – 137,300.00 – 185,700.00 USD annually.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional 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.
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