HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Amazon Leo
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access.
As a Hardware Engineer, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced antenna systems. You will own or contribute to the following:
· Design and optimization of different blocks of satellite systems
· Design the proof of concept systems and prototypes for the next generation satellites
· Design of RF circuitry in collaboration with RF team
· Design of automated test systems, test fixtures and factory test
· Bring-up and test campaigns of the active antennas
· Lead and review PCB layout
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers.
As a hardware engineer, you will work alongside Senior Electrical Engineers supporting the design, debug, validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle.
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.
Key job responsibilities
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers.
As a hardware engineer, you will work alongside Senior Electrical Engineers supporting the design, debug, validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle.
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.
Basic qualifications
- Master's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc)
- PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience in using schematic
- 1+ years of experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools
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, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually