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# HW Dev Engineer I - Payload, Amazon Leo Hardware Development

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $96,600.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Real Time Systems, Build Process, Mentor Graphics, Pcb Layout, Software Coding, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_amazon6-10510772

## About the Role

Basic Qualifications - 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience - Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering - Masters degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering Preferred Qualifications - Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems - PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience - 1+ years of experience in using schematic - 1+ years of experience with Mentor Graphics, Cadence, or other equivalent layout tools - 1+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters - Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and certification Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the

## Description

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 antennas system · Design the proof of concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of the antennas · 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.