Job#: 3019185 Job Description: Title: Hardware Development EngineerBenefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, 401K and moreSeeking candidates with schematic capture, design experience, board bring up or design verification
Amazon Leo is pioneering a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites designed to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Our mission is ambitious-and we're seeking an exceptional hardware engineer to help build the avionics systems that power Amazon Leo satellites.
As a member of our avionics development team, you will design, verify, and deliver critical hardware components used in space-borne systems. You will combine deep technical expertise, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and a track record of shipping high-quality hardware.
Day in the Life: you will operate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment to design hardware destined for space. You'll take concepts from early architecture through production, collaborating closely with systems, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams. You will spend time in the lab bringing up new boards, validating functionality, root-causing issues, and ensuring hardware is robust and launch-ready. You will thrive in an environment where product owners are empowered to solve complex technical challenges quickly and effectively.
Key Job Responsibilities- Design digital and analog circuits in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Architect and design high-speed serial interfaces connected to FPGA and/or SoC technologies. (FPGA experience not required)
- Perform ECAD schematic capture and support PCB layout reviews.
- Lead hardware design reviews, including architecture, schematic, and board layout assessments.
- Develop bring-up and validation test plans; lead qualification and production test activities.
- Drive debug efforts for avionics and power subsystem hardware in the lab.
- Lead requirement derivation and maintain traceability through subsystem development.
- Support subsystem production ramp-up and integration into higher-level satellite systems.
- Serve as a technical leader, promoting hardware best practices across the full product lifecycle.
- Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers for test and debug.
Basic Qualifications- 5+ years of hardware engineering experience.
- 5+ years of experience with ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout review.
- 5+ years of experience in board bring-up, validation, and debugging in a lab environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience leading interdisciplinary product development from concept through production.
- Experience managing or coordinating technical hardware development projects.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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