HW Development Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon · Kirkland, WA · Hardware Development
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Kirkland, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Ruby, Linux, Data Analytics. Compensation is listed at $117,300–$160,000 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Kirkland, WA
- Department
- Hardware Development
- Posted
- Mar 30, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersLeo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. Key job responsibilities - Conduct failure mode analysis (FMA) and root cause analysis on phased array PCBAs and systems to determine underlying causes of defects - Specify, procure, and establish FMA test stations optimized for phased array PCBA troubleshooting on the production floor - Communicate non-conformances to quality engineering teams and PCBA suppliers, working collaboratively to implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring defects - Write comprehensive technical specifications for troubleshooting procedures, tailored to Amazon Leo's satellite manufacturing requirements - Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineers and technicians on troubleshooting techniques, failure analysis methodologies, and debug equipment operation - Lead defect triage sessions and track failure trends across production shifts to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives About the team As a FMA and HW Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will be directly responsible for testing and…