senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Mar 26, 2026
$137,300 – $185,700
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Diego, CA. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $137,300–$185,700 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Diego, CA
Department
Hardware Development
Posted
Mar 26, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Come work at Amazon! As a Sr. Hardware Design Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Leo's inter-disciplinary team in order to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for designing RF subsystems for use in space. Must be able to work effectively cross-functionally with multiple disciplines. In this role you will: • Decompose system level requirements into realizable hardware requirements. • Design and develop a solution that meets these requirements. • Simulate and optimize RF circuits, perform schematic capture, and oversee PCB layout. • Build up test bench for design verification. • Evaluate and optimize design in the lab to demonstrate solution meets all requirements. • Work with RF system, power, software, mechanical thermal, reliability and compliance teams to ensure solution integrates with overall platform requirements. Export Control Requirement:…

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