Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. We're looking for a talented Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer to join our Prototyping and Integration (PI) Team, supporting development of high-bandwidth optical intersatellite communication systems.

The PI-Team accelerates hardware development through rapid prototyping, manufacturing, and integration of novel Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and systems for the Optical Intersatellite Link organization. Our learnings are directly applied to scale aerospace manufacturing processes and enable risk reduction through comprehensive Design Verification Testing (DVT) and qualification testing.

As a Hardware and Systems Integration Engineer, you will be a technical leader who balances deep hands-on expertise with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results for our internal customer teams. You will work at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and optical systems—designing test infrastructure, bringing up complex hardware test racks, leading integration activities, and driving technical innovation in prototyping processes. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can respond quickly to support development engineering teams while maintaining the highest standards of execution.


Key job responsibilities
* Lead design, build, and bringup of hardware test systems and automated test equipment for OISL LRU development
* Support qualification and DVT testing across multiple systems
* Drive integration and test activities for complex electromechanical systems, including PCBA testing, optical systems validation, and avionics hardware verification
* Develop and validate test procedures, fixtures, and automation solutions using Python, LabVIEW, and other programming tools to optimize test efficiency and data quality
* Collaborate cross-functionally with development/design engineers, manufacturing engineering, production operations, and quality assurance teams to resolve hardware testing issues and implement corrective actions
* Debug and troubleshoot complex hardware systems using oscilloscopes, VNAs, power supplies, and DMMs; lead technical deep dives on failures, non-conformances, and test anomalies
* Support electrical integration activities including wire harness fabrication, PCBA rework, and hipot testing in cleanroom and lab environments
* Navigate ambiguity in fast-paced development cycles, making sound technical decisions with incomplete information to keep programs on schedule

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.

A day in the life
You will work closely with Opto-Mechanical, Electrical, and Research teams to develop and validate functional prototypes and test infrastructure for complex electro-optical-mechanical systems. You will drive technical innovation of integration and test processes while maintaining high quality and speed. This position requires strong conceptual development skills and proficient implementation of various test methodologies within a prototyping environment. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced hardware development and responds quickly to support development engineering teams. You will help develop strategies to scale products efficiently, bridging the gap between prototype validation and production readiness.

About the team
The Prototyping and Integration Team accelerates hardware development via manufacturing and integration of first-of-their-kind products. Our learnings are directly applied to scale aerospace manufacturing processes. Our service areas span Hardware Fabrication, Electrical Integration, Electromechanical Hardware Development (test rack design and bringup, device design and validation), DVT and Qualification Testing (environmental testing, optical metrology, reliability testing), and Quality Assurance. We seek candidates who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Success requires high motivation, attention to detail, and the highest standards of execution. You must be comfortable with ambiguity, making technical decisions with incomplete information, and collaborating across disciplines.