Electrical Engineer, Amazon Leo Government, Amazon Leo Government

Amazon is hiring an Electrical Engineer, Amazon Leo Government, Amazon Leo Government. It pays $126k-$165k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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The Electrical Engineer will focus on satellite and ground system design and analysis of electronic components, circuits, and sub-systems. They will be expected to execute a variety of tasks, from board design and component selection, to layout review and board bring-up and test. They will work across teams and support fellow engineers with design reviews and the preparation of joint reports and proposals. The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to conduct trades and analyses to show that proposed solutions will meet the customer’s goals.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies). The candidate will exhibit the potential to lead small sub-teams of electrical engineers, and be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports.

Key job responsibilities
- Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysis
- Responsible for any electrical circuit and power accommodations for hosting sensitive RF and communications including EMI/EMC evaluation
- Identify top level customer requirements and ensure high quality and innovative designs are pursued
- Perform electrical design and layout trade studies for satellite and ground equipment electrical and power sub-systems contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams.
- Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty
- Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts
- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space/aerospace hardware.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

About the team
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.

The Amazon Leo Government team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. We work closely with the core Leo team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government agencies). The RF/Microwave Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design solutions.

Basic qualifications

- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools and with PCB design and debugging

Preferred qualifications

- Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with hardware and software teams for setting up, testing, and troubleshooting prototype devices
- Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
- Master's or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline
- Experience with complex board designs, such as high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, or vehicle control systems
- Experience in development and test of satellite bus systems and space/flight hardware
- Electronics design/qualification experience with radiation environments or radiation tolerant hardware

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Redmond - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Electrical Engineer, Amazon Leo Government, Amazon Leo Government at Amazon rates 34 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Electrical Engineer, Amazon Leo Government, Amazon Leo Government is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $126k-$165k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Northridge.
The job was posted on November 6, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon