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Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 August 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individual households to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
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.
As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer you will be responsible for deployment qualification continuous improvement of test systems processes and procedures at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Amazon Leo internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures training Contract Manufacturer (CM) personnel and providing ongoing onsite support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of test failures.
Key job responsibilities
Develop test strategies implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites including identification specification design and qualification of test fixtures test equipment and maintenance programs.
Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturer sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
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 for 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.
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.
Travel up to 50% of the time (as required)
A day in the life
About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazons 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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths most customer-centric company and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience with Linux scripting or other coding languages ( ex: python java visual basic)
- 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 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
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 10 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.
- Experience with test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016).
- Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand Python etc.)
- Experience with electrical design including power supplies FPGAs sensors RF and high-speed digital interfaces
- Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer you will be responsible for deployment qualification continuous improvement of test systems processes and procedures at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Amazon Leo internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures training Contract Manufacturer (CM) personnel and providing ongoing onsite support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of test failures.
Key job responsibilities
Develop test strategies implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites including identification specification design and qualification of test fixtures test equipment and maintenance programs.
Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturer sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.
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 for 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.
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.
Travel up to 50% of the time (as required)
A day in the life
About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazons 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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths most customer-centric company and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience with Linux scripting or other coding languages ( ex: python java visual basic)
- 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 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
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 10 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.
- Experience with test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016).
- Knowledge of software tools for test automation (e.g. NI LabVIEW and TestStand Python etc.)
- Experience with electrical design including power supplies FPGAs sensors RF and high-speed digital interfaces
- Proven ability to run small teams to achieve objectives
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 WA Bellevue - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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