Controls Engineer, Amazon Leo Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent - 3+ years experience in a hardware-adjacent controls, test, or systems engineering role - MATLAB/Simulink proficiency — comfortable running models, interpreting results, building test cases, and debugging issues - Experience with reading schematics and understanding digital/analog signal interfaces - Experience with control system fundamentals — feedback loops, transfer functions, stability concepts - Experience with working across disciplines — comfortable interfacing with EE, FPGA, and mechanical teams - Experience analyzing test or flight data to identify trends, anomalies, and correlations Preferred: - Data converter (ADC/DAC) electrical characteristics, architectures, and design tradeoffs (SNR, ENOB, linearity, settling time), including basic understanding of sampling theory, decimation/interpolation filters, and anti-aliasing as they relate to converter performance in closed-loop control systems - Analog and mixed-signal board-level design and troubleshooting best practices (power integrity, signal integrity, grounding) - Experience with production hardware debug and root cause analysis - Low-noise design techniques (grounding, shielding, power supply filtering) - Filter design basics (active/passive, analog/digital) - Digital interface protocols (SPI, I2C, LVDS, CAN, Ethernet) and use cases - Basic programming experience (Python, C, or scripting for test automation) - Awareness of radiation effects (SEU, TID) on semiconductor devices - Thermal considerations for space-qualified electronics - Experience in aerospace or defense environments - MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Git, lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers), FPGA tools (Vivado/ModelSim), real-time platforms (Speedgoat/dSPACE), schematic capture and PCB CAD tools Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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, WA, Redmond - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually