--- title: HW Validation Engineer, Leo at Amazon in Redmond, WA description: Amazon is hiring for the HW Validation Engineer, Leo role in Redmond, WA. Pays $96.6K–$160K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/hw-validation-engineer-leo-at-amazon-01a16b41-6fe6-7c69-935d-11ca85c21a6e date: 2026-10-24T02:48:53Z og_description: Join Amazon as HW Validation Engineer, Leo in Redmond, WA. Pays $96.6K–$160K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/evz04h.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Redmond, WA | | **Salary** | $96.6K/yr - $160K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24,548 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $139,000 – $162,000 a year (median $160,000). ## Description Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. As a hardware engineer, you will work alongside Senior Electrical Engineers supporting the design, debug, validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle. Key job responsibilities As a Hardware Engineer, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced antenna systems. You will own or contribute to the following: · Design and optimization of different blocks of antennas system · Design the proof of concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of the antennas · Design of RF circuitry in collaboration with RF team · Design of automated test systems, test fixtures and factory test · Bring-up and test campaigns of the active antennas · Lead and review PCB layout ## Basic Qualifications \- 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience \- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent \- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent ## Preferred Qualifications \- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations \- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems \- PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience \- 1+ years of experience in using schematic \- 1+ years of experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools \- 1+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters 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 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. 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