Amazon Leo is an initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.
The Amazon Leo Government(ALG ) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. ALG collaborates closely with Amazon Leo to leverage the constellation of advanced satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers.
The ALG Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.
Key Job Responsibilities
Test Infrastructure & Rack Integration • Rack Architecture: Architect and assemble test racks, integrating PXIe chassis, programmable power supplies, and switching matrices for electrical support equipment. • Interconnect Systems: Execute "clean" wiring using custom-labeled looms and EMI shielding. Design breakout boxes to interface the Unit Under Test (UUT) with instrumentation.
Validation & Hardware Analysis • ATE Development: Design and build custom test fixtures and Automated Test Equipment for PCBA and full-system validation for recurring builds. • Precision Debugging: Characterize performance and signal integrity using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators to resolve complex hardware issues.
Communications & Governance • Protocol Management: Configure and troubleshoot instrument communication buses, including GPIB, LAN (LXI), and PXIe. • Technical Documentation: Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and meticulous test reports to ensure data-driven flight readiness.
Security Clearance
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates may be requested to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
A Day in the Life
Daily Activities & Expectations Drive business-aligned solutions by balancing hands-on technical expertise with strategic initiative. You will thrive in a high-velocity production facility, pivoting rapidly between urgent hardware troubleshooting and long-term process optimization. This role demands agility-requiring you to adapt in real-time to shifting project milestones while maintaining absolute technical precision. By identifying workflow efficiencies and implementing scalable innovations, you will ensure our testing infrastructure remains as dynamic and resilient as our aerospace mission.
About the Team
Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. These solutions are tailored to meet the needs of government and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial applications. The Integrated Engineering Solutions organization under ALG Engineering plays a vital role in the entire life cycle of the development of an engineering solution, including architecture development, requirements and interface definition through assembly, integration, and test (AI&T), verification, and post-delivery and operational support.