Senior Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer, Amazon Leo OISL

Amazon • Los Angeles, CA

6h

About The Position

Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide
low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved
communities worldwide. We're looking for a talented Hardware and Systems
Integration Engineer to join our Prototyping and Integration (PI) Team,
supporting development of high-bandwidth optical intersatellite communication
systems.

The PI-Team accelerates hardware development through rapid prototyping,
manufacturing, and integration of novel Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and
systems for the Optical Intersatellite Link organization. Our learnings are
directly applied to scale aerospace manufacturing processes and enable risk
reduction through comprehensive Design Verification Testing (DVT) and
qualification testing.

As a Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer, you will be a technical leader
who balances deep hands-on expertise with the ability to navigate ambiguity and
deliver results for our internal customer teams. You will work at the
intersection of electrical, mechanical, and optical systems—designing test
infrastructure, bringing up complex hardware test racks, leading integration
activities, and driving technical innovation in prototyping processes. This role
requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can respond quickly
to support development engineering teams while maintaining the highest standards
of execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB, Python, or Pearl
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products and projects on tight deadlines
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• 7+ years of professional experience in hardware development, integration, or test engineering in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics industries
• Experience with complex electromechanical systems integration, assembly, and test.
• Experience designing test fixtures, test racks, or automated test equipment
• Experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, data acquisition systems) and PCBA testing techniques (JTAG, functional test, ICT)

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• Experience with product level validation testing (Thermal, EMC/EMI, Shock, Cycle Testing, etc.)
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience working with Git or an equivalent distributed version control system
• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
• Expert knowledge of space hardware standards (NASA-STD-8739.4A, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001)
• Experience with electronic testing, optical systems integration, or avionics hardware validation

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and bringup of hardware test systems and automated test equipment for OISL LRU development
• Support qualification and DVT testing across multiple systems
• Drive integration and test activities for complex electromechanical systems, including PCBA testing, optical systems validation, and avionics hardware verification
• Develop and validate test procedures, fixtures, and automation solutions using Python, LabVIEW, and other programming tools to optimize test efficiency and data quality
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development/design engineers, manufacturing engineering, production operations, and quality assurance teams to resolve hardware testing issues and implement corrective actions
• Debug and troubleshoot complex hardware systems using oscilloscopes, VNAs, power supplies, and DMMs; lead technical deep dives on failures, non-conformances, and test anomalies
• Support electrical integration activities including wire harness fabrication, PCBA rework, and hipot testing in cleanroom and lab environments
• Navigate ambiguity in fast-paced development cycles, making sound technical decisions with incomplete information to keep programs on schedule

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