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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Aerospace Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Newcastle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,200 - $215,300 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Schematic Capture, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, System-level Testing, Yield Optimization, Pcb Layout - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-aerospace-hardware-engineer-renton-wa--2573e826-2924-45d1-a53b-b62cd8603bdc ## About the Role Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Government, Hospital, Analysis Skills, United States Citizen, Regulations, Avionics, System Architecture, Hardware Design, We are looking for the next member of our team who are building critical components for Amazon Leo satellites. We are looking for an exceptional engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to deliver hardware. 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., Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - 5+ years of experience developing hardware across the full product lifecycle (concept through production at scale) - Experience with PCB design and debug, including processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and sensors - Experience with complex board designs (e.g., high-speed interfaces, power electronics, or high-reliability systems) - Experience using ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout - Experience driving hardware through bring-up, validation, and integration, Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production - Experience with the project management of technical projects - 7+ years of experience developing hardware across the full product lifecycle in aerospace, automotive, or similar high-reliability environments - Experience with satellite, avionics, or vehicle control systems - Experience with system integration into complex electromechanical assemblies or enclosures - Experience with radiation-tolerant design or qualification for harsh environments - Experience developing test systems or automation (e.g., Python, C/C++) - Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or similar system-level test methodologies - Experience with low-level firmware development and hardware/software integration ## Description * Own end-to-end delivery of satellite avionics subsystems, from architecture and requirements through production ramp, in partnership with peer engineers. * Lead system and subsystem architecture, translating mission requirements into manufacturable hardware designs. * Drive circuit design, analysis, and ECAD schematic capture to meet performance and reliability targets. * Lead hardware design reviews (architecture, schematic, PCB layout) and set the technical bar for design quality. * Develop and execute bring-up, verification, and qualification test strategies. * Lead debugging and root cause resolution across development, qualification, and production, working closely with design and test engineers. * Establish requirements, traceability, and verification frameworks for hardware subsystems. * Lead production readiness and ramp, including test strategy, yield improvement, and issue resolution. * Influence cross-functional teams (systems, firmware, manufacturing, test, suppliers) to deliver program milestones. * Act as a technical leader, raising engineering standards and developing other engineers. A day in the life As a Senior Aerospace Hardware Engineer, you will be part of the avionics hardware development team, designing and testing systems supporting satellite sensing and control (power delivery, propulsion, attitude control, and more). You will lead work across the full lifecycle, from component selection and schematic design through layout review, bring-up, validation, and system integration. You will help define requirements, drive high-quality hardware designs, and ensure robust execution from development into production. Working closely with peer engineers, you will lead critical technical efforts while partnering across systems, firmware, manufacturing, and integration teams to solve complex problems. You'll operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, tackling challenges that have not been solved at scale and contributing to the development of engineering standards across the organization. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on tens of millions of people! About the team Our team is responsible for delivering production hardware subsystems for attitude control, power delivery, and propulsion control subsystems on the satellite bus. We take ownership and work hard to deliver the highest quality solutions to support the long-term success of Amazon Leo. This team consists of a broad set of technical backgrounds, and we look forward to welcoming people that are excited to help us deliver broadband internet to underserved communities!