HW Failure Mode Analysis Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to
deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to
serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools,
hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in
locations without reliable connectivity.

As a FMA and HW Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will be directly responsible for
testing and qualifying next generation spacecraft PCBAs and conduct failure mode
analysis on complex phased array systems. You will utilize innovative solutions
and technology to solve difficult problems on a daily basis, at both a systems
and specialized level. You will be a critical lynchpin between the production,
development, electrical, RF, supply chain and quality teams. You will provide
vital manufacturability input to the design and antenna engineering teams for
both new and existing hardware. Finally, you will be responsible for standing up
new processes, equipment, and assembly lines to support Amazon Leo's build ramp,
making data-driven decisions at each step in the process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience using Linux, demonstrating proficiency with associated tools or languages
• Experience with log analysis - ability to parse and interpret system logs, error messages, and debug output
• Experience testing hardware sub-components, research and data analysis skills, and/or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout best practices
• Experience with high speed interfaces

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby)

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure mode analysis (FMA) and root cause analysis on phased array PCBAs and systems to determine underlying causes of defects
• Specify, procure, and establish FMA test stations optimized for phased array PCBA troubleshooting on the production floor
• Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and PCBA suppliers, working collaboratively to implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring defects
• Write comprehensive technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures, tailored to Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing requirements
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians on troubleshooting techniques, failure analysis methodologies, and debug equipment operation
• Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends across production shifts to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives

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