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HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Kuiper PAA Hardware

Amazon, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052

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HW Dev Engineer-Payload, Kuiper PAA Hardware 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 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 Hardware Engineer will have a complete understanding of how their design changes impact downstream partners such as operations, supply chain, product management, and reliability.

Responsibilities

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

Export Control Requirement 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.

About The Team 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.

Basic Qualifications

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 of experience in using schematic tool (Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence OrCad, or Altium Designer)

2+ years of experience in using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters

1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design (SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe, etc…)

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout

1+ years of experience with signal and/or power integrity

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, 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 our Recruiting Partner.

Base pay range: $105,600/year – $185,000/year. Compensation may vary depending on location, skill, and experience. This position will remain posted until filled. Job ID: A3113973

Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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