Hardware Dev Engr II, Amazon LEO

Amazon • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

We are looking for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design, development, and validation of innovative hardware systems and components. In this role, you will work on technically challenging problems, develop robust and manufacturable designs, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality products.

The ideal candidate is an independent contributor who can operate effectively in environments where the overall goals are defined but the path to the solution requires strong engineering judgment, creativity, and execution.

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.

Requirements

• 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with prototyping and implementation

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
• Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Create robust, durable, and high-performing designs that meet cost targets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Develop detailed technical artifacts including schematics, specifications, trade studies, test plans, and design review documentation.
• Evaluate and select appropriate manufacturing methods such as injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and machining while considering performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Build and evaluate prototypes using techniques such as 3D printing, soldering, machining, and rapid prototyping tools.
• Utilize engineering tools and software platforms such as CAD, ECAD, MATLAB, OrCAD, or equivalent systems.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate actively in planning meetings, design reviews, and engineering retrospectives.
• Present technical findings and design decisions to engineering leadership.
• Provide constructive feedback through peer reviews and collaborate across cross-functional teams including product, design, research, and manufacturing.
• Solve complex hardware engineering problems using appropriate technologies, materials, and best practices.
• Manage multiple priorities and balance trade-offs between schedule, quality, and resource constraints.
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues when necessary.
• Deliver high-quality work with limited supervision while contributing to team goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and operational efficiency.
• Begin mentoring junior engineers and contribute to building team expertise.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed