Senior System Architect, Hardware Architecture

The Amazon Devices team designs high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Amazon Echo, FireTV, Fire Tablets, Kindle, and Astro family of products. We are looking for a motivated individual contributor with a solid hardware or silicon background, great communication skills, and the passion to collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive system architecture across Amazon devices.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Senior System Architect, you will be responsible for defining the system architecture for consumer products such as Echo, FireTV and a range of new concepts not yet announced. You will serve as the lead technical point of contact that the product management and business teams rely on to interpret and clarify the product concept's desired user experience and requirements. You will define system architecture that can meet product requirements and work closely with the business team to understand and clarify requirements and user experience tradeoffs. In the process of architecture definition, you will drive key design decisions such as edge-cloud compute partition, device SoC selection, compute architecture (CPU, DSP, GPU and ML accelerators), and other system component selections (chipsets, memory, storage). You will document the decisions in a system architecture specification document that will provide relevant design guidance for the engineering team.Besides directly defining product architectures, you will track market trends, interface directly with silicon and IP vendors, and define roadmaps for the whole organization on the next generation compute IP and silicon platforms. You will dive deep into silicon design, define specs for the next-gen silicon platforms and work with our silicon suppliers to implement them. You will work on concepts that may have an existing reference architecture as well as emerging product ideas that do not have any precedence. As the product is developed from the initial concept, prototype development, validation, to production you will stay engaged as the system technical lead to ensure the product requirements are being met. Throughout this process you work closely with multi-disciplinary product team including Program Management, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, ML Science, Product Design, Industrial Design, Reliability, and Operations.You are a hands-on engineer who is close to the details and validates your architecture assumptions through profiling and benchmarking. You have sufficient breadth across system domains to be able to independently lead a cross-functional group to drive architecture decisions. Besides breadth, you also typically bring depth in one or more areas of expertise to the architecture team, such as computer architecture, SoC architecture, silicon design, graphics and multimedia, embedded Linux, video encoders/decoders, applied machine learning, ML accelerators, audio, wireless, sensors, power management, system performance benchmarking, etc. As part of technology development, you contribute towards developing IP and filing patents.A day in the life• Gather business and functional product requirements from external/internal customers, and translate these requirements into technical specifications and architectures that are robust, scalable and supportable• Perform architecture feasibility analysis, including profiling, benchmarking and prototyping new features (with the larger team) on available silicon platforms.• Present architecture tradeoffs and recommendations to senior management (VP level)• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and document architecture specifications that serve as a reference for development teams• Serve as a technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle, end-to-end, from scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation and testing, to delivery and maintenance• Provide design and validation reviews for other engineers, including feedback on architecture and design issues, as well as integration, performance and scalability.• Drive technology roadmaps in areas of expertise to foster innovation and meet the needs of the long-term product roadmap.• Work closely with silicon and component suppliers and influence their roadmaps to meet Amazon Lab126 needs.About the teamThe system architecture team is responsible for architecting Amazon Lab126 products including Echo, Fire Tablets, FireTV, Kindle eReaders, Hearables, Wearables and IoT. The team also owns the chipset and IP technology roadmap and drives strategies that enable reuse and scale across Amazon devices. The team is comprised of architects with varied hardware and software backgrounds. We are always on the lookout for capable architects who can raise the bar and add technical expertise and depth to drive architectures for next-gen devices and emerging concepts.Come be a part of the system architecture team in Lab126 Hardware Architecture and technology! Employees who have experience with consumer electronics devices and have been EEs, embedded software engineers, systems engineers, etc. and would like to contribute at the architecture level to the exciting Lab126 roadmap are encouraged to apply.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.• 5+ years of industry experience.• Experience in driving architecture and design decisions in a silicon, embedded software, or system architecture capacity• Background in SoC/Silicon engineering, computer architecture, machine learning or embedded software. ...

Amazon Robotics - Electrical Engineer Co-op - January to June 2025, Amazon Robotics

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent new improvements every day.Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from January to June 2025. Come join us in North Reading, MA, or in our newly expanded innovation hub in Westborough, MA!Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated electrical engineering student to assist with system design, implementation, and release to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have had experience with and interest in electrical engineering concepts, circuit analysis, creating schematic designs, doing component research, and creating test procedures & reports.The Electrical Engineering Co-op will be responsible for:- Assisting an interdisciplinary team of engineers in the execution of product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing, and certification- Assisting in the architecture, design, and implementation of complex circuit designs.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently working towards a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (or similar field) with at least one semester remaining of school after the completion of co-op- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) 6-month co-op between January to June 2025.- Classroom and project experience in electrical and/or system level design ...

Payload In-Orbit Test Engineer (RF/Communication Systems), Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper 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.As a Payload Test Engineer, you will be an integral part of the team that tests and verifies the Kuiper production payload system. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary team to support both on-the-ground payload testing and in-orbit payload operations including test definition, execution, optimization and troubleshooting. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.As a member of the Payload Integration and Test team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the entire RF system composed of multiple wireless components. This includes everything from hands-on RF lab work to test definition, test software development, and on-orbit RF and network payload test support. You will test, analyze, and optimize RF systems from baseband modems to RF transceivers to phased-array antennas.Responsibilities- Develop and maintain all aspects of flight-like RF testbeds on the ground, including basic RF, networking, and Linux configuration aspects- Define test plans, test procedures for in-orbit payload testing and verification, as well as developing system-level concepts of operation and RF analyses- Design and implement system-level RF and network tests, constantly striving to automate, optimize, and improve efficiency- Review and interpret test results, troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and develop corrective actions for test failures and in-orbit anomalies- Support payload system-level integration, test, and verification, from hands-on integration in the lab to field testing and support- Support in-orbit payload operations from test-like-you-fly verification on the ground to on-going constellation payload operations- Collaborate across diverse technical teams such as flight software, cloud software, modem, and mission operations to optimize system-level RF and network operationsExport Control RequirementDue 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of RF, satellite, or aerospace industry experience- Strong cross-functional coordination skills- Experience with satellite RF link budgets, payload in-orbit testing, low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication systems, and/or payload mission operations- Experience with Linux, basic networking skills, and RF lab equipment configuration- Experience with test development in Python or similar language ...

Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Additionally, this role may involve exposure to and experience with Amazon's growing suite of generative AI services and other cutting-edge cloud computing offerings across the AWS portfolio.Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. We have data center locations in the U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Japan, and customers across all industries. We are seeking experienced Hardware Design Engineers to build the next generation of our cloud server infrastructure. Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of our next generation Machine learning Training and Inference Accelerators that are deployed in AWS data centers.Key job responsibilities* Responsible for validating the system architecture for the next gen Machine Learning Acceleration (MLA) product family using emulation/prototyping platforms.* Collaborate with design, software & architecture teams and develop in-depth architecture validation plans* Focus on SW integration, Usecases, Performance, Reset and Deadlock testing.* Develop methodologies and robust infrastructure for test development, execution and reporting.* Execute on the validation plans, debug and meet the criteria for successful tapeout.* Provide technical leadership through personal example, mentorship, and strong teamwork.About the teamOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent- 7+ years of experience in either Pre or Post silicon validation.- 4+ years of experience using Emulation or FPGA prototyping platform.- 5+ years experience in C/C++.- Experience on Testplan development and Test Infra development.- Good understanding of HW Architecture and SW stack integration. ...

Sr. Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with role in the definition, design and validation of AWS next generation ML Chips, Cards and server integration. As a senior member of our hardware team, you will have the outstanding and meaningful opportunity to participate in the design and execution of all PCIe and Serdes topics, with the goal of creating and customized platforms that fit within AWS datacenter’s world leading technology.As a member of the Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers. You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance, quality and cost. We’re changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.About the teamOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Deep knowledge with PCIe interface Gen4 or above, both Electrical and Functional at the chip level and at the PCB level. - Deep understanding of Transmission line theory and Electromagnetics and its application in SerDes, Single-ended signal and parallel bus interfaces. * Work with ODMs, IP Silicon vendors, component suppliers and internal design teams on cross-boundary triaging, debugging, and resolving issues.- Hands-on lab equipment skills (VNA, Realtime scope, Sampling scope and its accessories) for electrical validation and characterization. - Scripting skills to automate tests, logs parsing and data collection. - Strong technical communication skills (verbal and written) to interface with cross-functional technical leads within and/or outside of the organization. ...

Hardware Lab Technician, Blink

Blink is the result of one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever, growing the business at an astounding rate since the first product introduction in 2016. Now at the forefront of the consumer camera based home security market, we are seeking the right Hardware Development Lab Technician to join our team and continue this streak. Come help build and test the next generations of Blink consumer products that will delight customers and drive our continued growth in the home security market!Key job responsibilities- Fabrication/modification of prototypes and engineering samples- Solder fine-pitch electronic components- Use programmers/debuggers to program devices- Use off-the-shelf, and custom tools to control and evaluate product operation- Receive, stock, and replenish products- Adhere to high safety and quality standards- Keep the lab clean and safe- Follow standard operating procedures and identify opportunities for improvements- Work independently and in a team environment- Document, log, and report experiment resultsA day in the lifeAs a hardware lab technician you will engage with an experienced, cross-disciplinary staff to build, repair, debug, test, and modify innovative consumer products. You will work closely with internal team members to contribute to, prototype fabrication, debug, and validation of current and future products. You will interact with EEs, MEs, ASIC, and SW engineers during all phases of the product lifecycle. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.About the teamThe Blink HW Dev team is responsible for all hardware aspects of the devices being sold under the Blink brand, from concept to mass production. We work closely with product marketing and program management to ensure that the final design is up to our high standards.The team is made up of talented ME's, EE's and test engineers all dedicated to getting things done correctly, quickly, and economically.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3 years experience in a lab setting- Associates degree in a technical field (or working towards one)- ability to solder very fine-pitch electronics components- ability to use basic lab equipment such as power supplies, DVMs, o-scope.- familiarity with windows and linux operating systems ...

Sr. Quality Engineering Manager, Quality & Lean Manufacturing

The Sr. Hardware Quality Engineering Manager (QEM) is responsible for ensuring that our products are designed for quality and continue to meet our customers’ high expectations during the life of the product. They will focus on product quality deliverables during our product launch and sustaining. The successful candidate will establish quality goals and monitor performance, investigate with the full suite of failure analysis tools, influencing root cause and subsequent closed loop corrective action. Leads quality lesson’s learned and institutes remedies to prevent re-occurrence of quality issues and possess a high sense of urgency when managing critical issues. Their responsibility will require knowledge across a broad scope of quality, from factory process controls to customer service complaint handling.Key job responsibilitiesSr. Quality Engineering Manager will be responsible for identifying risks and working with the appropriate product development and sustaining engineering functions to ensure the critical and high risk items are resolved prior to shipping a product and moreover don’t make it into next generation product. In addition to the work done in the New Product Introduction (NPI) & Sustaining phases, the Sr. QEM will drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the job, be able to deal with ambiguity, and influence at all levels of the company.A day in the life- Understand the technology and functionality of Consumer Robotics products, and be able to assess the risk to a negative customer experience, so that it can be prevented during development- Analyze field data to establish specific product quality issue(s) and drive a closed loop corrective action within the organization- Experience with data analytics, advanced quality methods and protocol- Guide cross-functional teams in Design for Quality initiatives- Utilize comprehensive knowledge of standards, related disciplines, company strategy and goals, to ensure a positive customer experience- Deliver solutions to complex problems through in-depth data analysis and forensics by using methodical approaches, along with experience, innovation and judgment to make choices that may be based on partial information- Understand detailed implications of decisions and recommendations and be able to communicate recommended solutions to the product development team, all the way up to the executive team.- Align cross-functionally, influencing a broad spectrum of stakeholders to deliver on the quality policy.- Create standards around which others will operate and build consensus.- Establish specific quality related functional milestones during New Product Introduction (NPI) & Sustaining.- Up to 30% of domestic and international travel is required.About the teamExcited about robotics, and how it will be used in our everyday lives? Amazon's Consumer Robotics group is responsible for products like Astro, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, making the future closer than ever.Astro is Amazon's first household robot to use AI and Intelligent Motion to gracefully and intuitively interact with people and spaces. It is a different kind of robot, one that’s designed to help customers with a range of tasks like home monitoring and keeping in touch with family. It brings together new advancements in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor technology, voice and edge computing in a package that’s designed to be helpful and convenient.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BSME/BSIE/BSEE/BSCE or related Engineering degree- 10+ years of working experience in an engineering or quality role.- 5+ years of practice experience with statistical tools and strong quality engineering leadership.- Familiar with NPI cycles and Product Development Process for consumer electronics industry.- Good understanding of electronic assembly processes mostly on consumer electronics.- Solid understanding and demonstrated success with practical applications of Lean / Six Sigma tools such as Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments, Measurement System Analysis, Analysis of Variance, Hypothesis Testing, Value Stream Mapping, Pareto Charts, Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility, Cpk.- Technical knowledge of conducting process audits and formulating plans to drive continual quality improvements within the factory operations. ...

Hardware Dev Engineer II, Robotics Storage Technology

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.Key job responsibilitiesJob Overview – As an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer, you will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems, enjoys analytical problem solving and possesses practical knowledge of high volume manufacturing methods; such as, stamping, extrusion, casting, and injection molding. This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for:- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to bring product designs from concept to production- Maintaining, redesigning, and adapting holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements- Collaborating with Operation partners and cross-functional teams to gather design requirements and feedback- Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures- Exhibiting role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and full lifecycle ownershipA day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience- SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management- Thorough understanding of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design- Hands on experience crafting and evaluating proof-of-concept models and prototypes- Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents ...

Sr. Sustainability Specialist, Devices Sustainability Science and Engineering team

The Amazon Devices team designs high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Amazon Echo, FireTV, Fire Tablets, Kindle, and Astro family of products. We are looking for a motivated individual contributor with 5+ industry, research and/or consulting experience in sustainability related field, great communication skills, and the passion to collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive products and services sustainability across Amazon devices.Key job responsibilitiesAs a senior sustainability specialist, you will be working with Amazon devices cross-functional teams (across Hardware, Software, and Operations functions) to accelerate decarbonization areas including but not limited to energy efficiency, electronics component design and selection, sustainable materials, and circularity. You will serve as a subject matter expert in multiple sustainability domain (e.g. energy, environmental impact assessment, carbon, artificial intelligence) and use your skills to assess risks and/or resolve sustainability related problems in devices specific domain. You should be comfortable working with a wide variety of data, collaborating effectively with business owners at VP level as well as engaging with LCA scientists/academics/NGOs to help advance Amazon Devices’ sustainability goals. You are expected to have a deep understanding of sustainability industry-specific domain practices, regulations, trends, and challenges, and be able to provide advice and guidance to colleagues and customers on how to navigate the sustainability technical, scientific, regulatory and reputational environment successfully. The ideal candidate will have industry experience conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) or material flow analysis (MFA) of products or services, or knowledge of manufacturing, design, development, and sourcing. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills and the ability to apply systems thinking to complex, fast moving problems while dealing with uncertainty and data gaps. A day in the lifeIn this role, you be part of the Amazon Devices Sustainability Science and Engineering team. Your responsibilities will include: * Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for Amazon devices and accessories including modeling, data collection, data analysis, data visualization, and reporting. Help review and advance the existing methodology;* Participate in building scalable mechanisms and tools for Amazon devices and accessories LCAs in collaboration with research scientist and software engineering teams. Apply domain expertise in tool development; * Develop reports, dashboards and metrics that distill complex data into actionable insights to inform product decisions at organizational level; * Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in sustainability assessments and respond to time critical questions from internal customers;* Work with research scientists to implement innovative sustainability modeling tools and frameworks to drive business impact and support strategic decision-making.* Communicate professionally and able to provide recommendations to senior business leaders.About the teamAt Amazon, we are committed to and invested in sustainability because it’s a win all around – it’s good for business, the planet, our customers, and our communities. Amazon has co-founded and signed The Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach net zero carbon by 2040. This science-based goal is a multi-year carbon emissions reduction goal that is aligned with getting to carbon neutrality 10 years faster than the latest scientific guidance. In alignment with this bold corporate goal, the Amazon Devices & Services organization is hiring a Sustainability Specialist to provide expert knowledge, analyses, tools, and data support to enable internal and external customers make well-informed, sustainability science-based decisions. You will be part of the Amazon Devices Sustainability Science and Engineering (DSSE) team that’s responsible for empowering internal and external customers with expert knowledge, analyses, tools, and data needed to make well-informed, sustainability science-based decision. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent;* 5+ years of relevant industry experience;* 5+ years experience in program management and/or consulting in sustainability related field.* Practical experience in conducting product carbon footprint following international standards (i.e., ISO 14067, PAS 2050, GHG Product Protocol Standard);* Basic knowledge of product LCA and sustainable product design;* Experience working with stakeholders across both technical and business functions;* Independently driven, resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction;* Experience working with cross-functional teams;* Strong written and verbal communication skills. ...

NPI Sr. Product Development Engineer -Manufacturing, Design Engineering Services

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. We are seeking a talented and motivated Product Development Engineer with a proven track record of implementing best in class processes within a complex design and manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Manager of Product Development and is an integral member of the Design Engineering Services team. You will be responsible for applying design for X (DFx) principles during new product introduction (NPI) of a wide range of products from initial concept to beta. You will work to integrate customer scaling requirements for safety, manufacturability, deployability, and supportability into new product designs. Additionally, you will work cross-functionally to develop best in class DFx feedback and services; guide product lifecycle changes, lead bill of material (BOM) strategy, lead technology feasibility and improvement projects, and drive to technical root cause utilizing advanced problem solving. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in both design and manufacturing combined with capability of making wide-ranging business decisions on behalf of the organization.Key job responsibilities - Actively support and foster a culture of inclusion. - Provide design for X guidance/feedback on electromechanical designs. - Guide best practices on manufacturing tolerances using GD&T. - Launch prototype tooling with accelerated schedules and assess project risk. - Leverage knowledge of multiple production processes to identify risk to programs and provide mitigation strategies. - Analyze new products dimensional data. - Drive internal and external DFMEA reviews. - Solve technical problems across a broad set of design and manufacturing commodities. - Mentor team members and design engineers. - Propose design changes that will enhance product manufacturability and testability. - Evaluate and approve Design Engineering Changes Orders (DECOs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) - Implement best practices for engineering standards (ex. IPC-620 WHMA Class II) - Analyze NPI failures to identify root cause and drive improvements through future DFx cycles. - Effectively write White Papers (WP) and Manufacturing Concept Papers (MCP) to inform and influence teams and stakeholders - Take ownership to identify issues/problems and drives them to completion with little oversight - High level of attention to detail but flexibility to enable to business to move at a high velocity.- Navigate projects consisting of a high level of ambiguity and provide guidance to multiple partners. - Up to 30% travel required (domestic and international).A day in the lifeProduct Development Engineers work with many different internal and external organizations. We communicate frequently on technical topics with our design partners and NPI suppliers during the NPI process. We see ahead of curves and turns in the programs and prevent problems or risks from impacting our performance targets and goals.About the teamThe Design Engineering Services Team is made up of multiple talented individuals with various educational and practical experience backgrounds. This team has a strong desire to provide value to our stakeholders and evaluate the latest NPI techniques and manufacturing technologies to constantly improve and innovate. We do travel to manufacturers and evaluating prototypes as they are being made during NPI phases.Team members are encouraged to be highly independent; however, a strong support system is available to help any team members through problem solving phases.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- 5+ years of relevant industry experience in NPI with strong knowledge of manufacturing.- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline, Mechanical, Systems, Robotics, Electrical, Manufacturing or suitable experience.- Proficient in 3D modeling software (ex: Solidworks) ...

Senior Antenna Engineer, Customer Terminal

Project Kuiper 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.Come work at Amazon!Key job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will be responsible for the development and integration of advanced phased array system into products, including: - Work with a cross-functional team, define antenna requirements - Define antenna concepts and requirements during product definition - Develop tools for antenna performance analysis in larger systems - Build and test active phased array prototypes and front-end circuits 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 lifeAs a Senior Antenna Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive and design innovative phased array antennas. You will work closely with Project Kuiper’s various sub-teams and engage third party suppliers in order to drive key aspects of product definition, design, optimization, implementation and test.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree in EE with some RF and antenna coursework or research, or equivalent experience- 7+ years of experience of research and/or development in antenna design- 3+ years of experience in programming in Matlab, Python or C++- Experience with one of the mainstream antenna simulation tools (CST, HFSS,…) ...

Robotics Hardware Development Engineer III, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately and collaboratively to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.Job Overview – Amazon Robotics (AR) Senior Mechanical Hardware Development Engineer is a technical project leader who designs and delivers complex integrated robotic hardware solutions that have broad influence on the Amazon business and customers. You will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has experience designing, developing and delivering robotic systems; enjoys collaborative and analytical problem solving; and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly and rapid prototyping.Key job responsibilitiesSenior Mechanical Engineer in the Robotics Work cell Hardware Design is responsible for:• Working with an interdisciplinary team, following the Product Development Process, to execute robotic work cell product designs from concept to production including developing specifications, designing, prototyping, testing, and validation.• Designing and adapting holistic hardware solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements.• Designing and integrating industrial automation and motion control systems into functional work cells.• Performing static and dynamic mechanical systems analysis using FEA as well as traditional hand calculations.• Validating concepts through engineering models and prototypes.• Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional experiments.• Creating comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, requirements, functional specifications, and design validation plans/reports, ensuring information is readily available for future iterations and compliance.• Releasing products following defined ECO process.• Working with software engineers to understand design tradeoffs across hardware/ software for seamless integration.• Specifying industrial automation components such as motors, actuators, pneumatics, sensors, and safety systems.• Working with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors for a smooth product launch and sustainment.• Exhibiting role model behaviors and leadership of thorough engineering analysis and cradle to grave ownership.A day in the lifeYour day to day responsibilities will include interfacing with our internal and external customers to understand project requirements and facilitate Robotic system development. You will solve challenges that are part of designing state-of-the- art robotic work cells. You will be working in an environment where time is considered the most precious commodity. You will collaborate across the development teams to design and deliver the work cells. You will work directly with hardware engineers, software engineering, project management, quality, and safety teams to develop and manufacture your product at scale.Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering or similar.- Established background (8 + years) in Robotics or Mechatronic Systems with full product lifecycle experience.- Knowledge and application of mechanical engineering principals and concepts in product design.- Knowledge of electrical circuits, and components including sensors, actuators, power distribution and control systems.- Experience evaluating design, performance, and tradeoffs for hardware systems.- CAD experience. Understanding part and assembly design, configuration management best practices.- Experienced with GD&T, Tolerance and stack up analysis.- Experienced communicating with written engineering concepts and concept prototypes.- Experienced in DFM/ DFA and fabrication with plastics, sheet metal, weldments, and machined components. ...

Sr. Physical Design Methodology Engineer, Annapurna Labs

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Additionally, this role may involve exposure to and experience with Amazon's growing suite of generative AI services and other cutting-edge cloud computing offerings across the AWS portfolio.Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. We have data center locations in the U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Japan, and customers across all industries.Custom SoCs (System on Chip) live at the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers. As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers including AWS Inferentia, Trainium Systems (our custom designed machine learning inference and training datacenter servers). Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies. We’re looking for an ASIC Physical Design Methodology Engineer to help us trail-blaze new technologies and architectures, while ensuring high design quality and making the right trade-offs.Key job responsibilitiesDefine, develop and deploy innovative physical design methodologies (RTL2GDS) and CAD flows for ML Accelerator chips in advanced nodesDrive improvement in RTL2GDS flows/methodology for PPA and TAT improvementsCreate Dashboard and Central reports for project tracking and visualizing QoR/statsFine tune cloud infrastructure to improve turnaround times for physical design work.Interface directly with RTL, Physical Design, Package Design, DFT and other teams to improve methodologies and efficiencies and drive efforts to resolution.Work with EDA tool vendors to evaluate new methods, solve bugs, improve usability, etc.Drive setting up RTL2GDS flows for new nodes, run regressions, quality assurance checksAbout the teamAbout the teamOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS + 10yrs or MS + 7yrs in EE/CS- 5+ years of experience in developing physical design methodology or CAD flows in synthesis, PNR, and sign-off areas for advanced technology nodes. - Proficient in programming/scripting languages (Perl, Python, C++)- Solid understanding of ASIC physical design, and methodologies including synthesis, place and route, STA, IR, formal and physical verification. - Demonstrated level of expertise in PD tools such as Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler, STA, and Sign-Off. - Proven track record of delivering metric driven PPA flow development and support. ...

Mechanical Engineer, Solar, Kuiper Mechanical

Project Kuiper 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. Project Kuiper 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.This role is for a highly innovative and dynamic individual with the ability to design the highest power, lowest cost per watt, and lowest mass solar module flown in space! In this role, you will be responsible for the design definition, analysis, and test methodology to verify and demonstrate that the solar module will meet the end of life power requirements for the satellite constellation. You will apply research, your creativity, and experience to develop a solar module that meets the satellite reliability goals. You will be able to trade the design space ranging from power output, mass, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and degradation factors. This is a hands-on role and requires a self-starter with extensive skills in materials selection and solar cell packaging. You will be expected to defend your design decisions through technical design reviews and demonstrate the products produce-ability and performance through the full product development life cycle.Key job responsibilities- Design and improve upon the solar modules used on the Kuiper Satellites. This includes aspects related to test, reliability, and material selection to optimize degradation factors and manufacturability.- Identify and analyze requirements in support of trade studies and the solar modules interfaces to the solar array assembly.- Create, iterate, and own detailed CAD models of the solar module design options - Including drawings, process requirements, models, and the identification of critical characteristics.- Analyze (classical / FEA) and respond to all load conditions (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) for compliance.- Build development sample solar modules as path finders for further process and design improvements.- Develop test plans throughout development with variable isolation DOEs and statistical analysis for long term reliability assessments as needed.- Define qualification plans and identify acceptance testing methods at volume production.- Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty.- Produce complete design packages – detailed drawings, analysis reports, BOMs, Assembly documentation, test reports. 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, or equivalent.- 4 years minimum work experience as a mechanical engineer.- 2 years minimum work experience on Solar Modules, Solar Cells, or Solar Arrays.- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- Proficiency with CAD (Computer Aided Design) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.- Experience defining and writing requirements and test plans for complex systems. ...

Senior PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, Project Kuiper

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be responsible for deployment, qualification, continuous improvement of test systems, processes, and procedures at CM (Contract Manufacturing) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Kuiper’s internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures, training CM personnel, and providing ongoing support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of a test failure.Key job responsibilities• Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturing sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.• Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.• Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations PCBA, process, and test system improvement.• Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.• Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.• Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.• Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.• Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.Export Control Requirements: 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 lifeCome solve the difficult and rewarding engineering challenges in developing a highly reliable, power efficient, high performance, low-cost satellite system. As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you have the ability to dive deep on the details to identify, understand and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system level approach to prioritize issues for the whole program. You thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, at manufacturing partners, and in the lab to execute the Project Kuiper mission.About the teamThe PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineering team delivers and deploys test systems for all Kuiper satellite PCBAs. This is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to performance, quality, & reliability. Your breadth of exposure will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups, helping to guide the test systems from design to production and operation.Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or related field- 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.- 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.- 8+ years of experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs.- Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures- Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs- Experience with Linux/scripting ...

Sr Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper 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. Project Kuiper 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.This key role will be focused on increasing Kuiper Satellite production rate through continuous improvement strategies. In this role, you will be a senior member of the team that will drive improvements in a variety of areas such as manufacturing, testing and/or fulfillment processes. To deliver these complex solutions, you will partner with peers across all Kuiper teams, including hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, launch, test etc. Candidate superpowers should include earn trust, ownership, insist on high standards, continuous improvement, stakeholder management, innovation and simplification. The role is based in Redmond, WAKey job responsibilitiesThe Sr Process Engineer for ProdOps Continuous Improvement role is key to Kuiper's ability to increase satellite production rate. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills to enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Their responsibility includes:- Driving a large continuous improvement portfolio of impactful projects- Autonomously own deep dives to root cause a specific process or area (product engineering). - Assess the effectiveness of all operational activities on site using specific analytical tools (eg. Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, VSM etc.) to generate proposals for waste-reduction and corrective actions.- Enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement- Embody Amazon's Leadership Principles to achieve operational excellence and drive transformative change- Identify and own improvements through process recommendations, equipment requests, manufacturing executions system (MES) improvement, design for manufacturing, etc.- Mentor and develop junior engineers 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 lifeThis role will be highly collaborative, requiring partnerships with cross-functional leaders to drive positive results. This role requires ability to advocate on behalf of our customers (internal and external) and an ability to push back without being adversarial.You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.About the teamThe Operations Command Center (OCC) team is the Kuiper Production Operations Integrated program management function that enables successful production scaling. The vision of OCC team is to enable success of end-to-end Kuiper operations team by proactively developing systems, processes, mechanisms, and tools that are required to detect issues, expose root cause, validate improvements, maintain controls, and drive operational rhythms.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production- Bachelors (BS) in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other STEM discipline, or equivalent experience.- 6+ years experience in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing or Tooling Engineering.- 3+ years leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing operations, or a related role within the manufacturing, fulfillment or testing organization driving automation, LEAN/Six Sigma, 5S initiatives.- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including working knowledge of data analysis and statistics. ...

Functional Safety Engineer, Functional Safety

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated Hardware Functional Safety Engineer to design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment. This candidate should be motivated to adapt well-tried design and safety principles and industrial safety standards into a new and emerging industry. The preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience developing embedded control systems, experience with machine safety and/or functional safety standards, and possess excellent communication skills. This position reports directly to the Sr Manager of Functional Safety.Key job responsibilitiesThe Hardware Functional Safety Engineer will be responsible for:- Guiding the design controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment for use in a functionally safe product.- Performing hazard and risk assessments, and safety analyses of robotics and industrial automation equipment- Writing or reviewing safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, safety concepts, and verification and validation plans.- Applying IEC industrial standards for the development lifecycle of a robotic control system, and coaching developers on processes to apply during this phase.- Collaboratively participating in interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototype, test, validation, and certification.- Writing or reviewing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures- Analyzing failure modes of control circuits, the effect of the failure, and identifying mitigations and diagnostics- Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems can be manufactured, deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification- Ensuring control systems comply to machinery safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496)A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent- 4+ years of experience with complex electromechanical systems- Experience with safety programs from concept through certification/regulatory process- Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.- Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry (Functional Safety, Military, Medical, Automotive) applying standards to design and work products.- Excellent written and oral communication skills ...

Sr. RF Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions

Project Kuiper 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 Kuiper Government Solutions team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. The Solutions Engineering team works closely with the core Kuiper team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government agencies). The Senior RF/Microwave Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design solutions. The Senior RF/Microwave Engineer will be a member of the Solutions Engineering team, focusing on satellite system level analysis and the design of the various RF and Microwave circuit blocks in the range of Ka/K bands. They will be expected to lead a variety of tasks, from RF 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 RF/Microwave 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 implementation of RF wireless system and physical layer performance of multiple wireless components- Responsible for designing RF and communications payloads on a commercial bus and terrestrial ground terminals - Identify top level customer requirements and ensure high quality and innovative designs are pursued- Develop RF link budget, frequency planning, filter requirements definition, and RF test validation plans- Perform RF design and layout trade studies for satellite RF and Microwave sub-systems in the Ka/K range; contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test)- 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 hardware- Utilize RF analysis tools including ADS, HFSS, MO, and SystemVueThe role is located in Northridge, CA, and includes US relocation benefits.Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.About the teamKuiper Government Solutions is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures ...

Mechanical Engineer, Avionics, Avionics - Mechancial

Do you want to be part of a team that is building industry changing technology? Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). It's mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper 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're looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a background in design and analysis of Avionics mechanical enclosures for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) on satellite systems. The ideal candidate has experience performing line replaceable unit (LRU) specific design and analyses such as random vibration analysis and hand calculation sizing based on quasi-static accelerations. Key job responsibilities- Mechanical design and layout trades contributing to overall system architecture configuration selection, requiring knowledge and experience in understanding, collaborating and trading complex inputs from multiple other disciplines – Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.- Generate detailed designs with 3D CAD assemblies/components and 2D drawings as deliverables.- Conduct static, dynamic, and modal structural analysis as needed to support design work.- Deliver efficient designs capable of high volume production throughput (DFM, DFA).- Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews.- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.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 lifeThis is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical design, while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross-discipline requirements. The candidate will design, analyze, and test secondary structures while ensuring all requirements are met. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience- Experience with prototyping and implementation ...

ASIC Verification Engineer, RBKS ASIC Team

Join the team which delivers highly differentiated silicon into Blink and Ring battery powered devices. Our verification team works on state-of-the art SoCs in a vertically integrated team environment to deliver products our customers love. Our verification team is involved in early architectural and micro-architectural trade-offs to reduce time-to-revenue by shortening the DV cycle. Innovators will be delighted with our integrated verification/validation environment that is used to perform architectural modeling to post-silicon validation. The team works backwards from customer requirements to build super-low power, energy efficient designs that include the latest in AI, video processing, low power communications and CMOS fabrication technology. Key job responsibilities- Use and/or build bit accurate C models- Evaluate block and sub-systems for testability/verifiability - Write comprehensive block and system level testplans- Build assertions, traffic generators and scoreboards- Execute testplans and perform rigorous debugBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related field- 6+ years experience in digital verification, preferably in image processor, SoC/Interfaces- 3+ years of experience in C/C++ and scripting (Python or TCL)- 6+ years experience in System Verilog or UVM ...