Hardware Engineer Jobs in Redmond, WA

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

We are seeking an System Development Engineer to architect and deliver software solutions that enable testing, validation, and optimization of next-generation hardware systems for the Customer Terminals. This role sits at the critical intersection of hardware integration, embedded systems development, and production-scale software engineering—directly contributing to technology that will reach millions of customers worldwide.

As an System Development Engineer on our team, you will design and implement embedded software solutions for new hardware features, working closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. Your code will directly influence the real-world performance of systems deployed in customer homes.

If you're passionate about seeing your embedded software come to life in physical products and want to shape the performance of hardware at scale, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Key job responsibilities
You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish solving problems that haven’t been solved at scale before. Along the way, you’ll learn from world-class engineers, build systems that scale globally, and see your work ship directly into the hands of customers.

In this role, you will:

• Architect, design, implement, and validate software solutions for onboard power management systems.
• Design and develop close-loop control algorithms that leverage sensor peripherals, microcontrollers, and custom silicon.
• Enable data-driven performance insights through automated test execution, collection, and analysis pipelines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team to ensure that every Leo device shipped meets requirements.
• Define and execute software release processes, CI/CD, and quality verification.
• Work hands-on with hardware test equipment.
• Deliver clear documentation and user-focused software for engineering and manufacturing teams.

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.