--- title: Principal PCB Manufacturing Engineer, Leo at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Principal PCB Manufacturing Engineer, Leo role in Bellevue, WA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-pcb-manufacturing-engineer-leo-at-amazon-01a15fe8-bee4-7f79-bd2d-0858c1e5e4c1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Principal PCB Manufacturing Engineer, Leo in Bellevue, WA. Pays $163.4K–$221K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/hgpbkf.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** | Bellevue, WA | | **Salary** | $163.4K/yr - $221K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 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 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **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 $162,000). ## Description Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve 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. We're seeking an experienced Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead and drive strategic initiatives for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication across Leo's satellite constellation program. You will be instrumental in building and scaling our supply chain to support the production of thousands of satellites. 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. Key job responsibilities • Lead and drive PCB fabrication initiatives from concept to mass production • Conduct comprehensive DFM assessments and provide technical recommendations for design improvements • Drive technical alignment between design teams, manufacturing partners, and quality engineering to optimize PCBA fabrication • Partner with systems engineering and hardware teams to influence PCB design decisions that impact supply chain resilience • Lead cross-functional programs to qualify new PCB technologies and fabrication processes • Drive PCB fabrication strategy alignment with business objectives ## Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/ Mechanical/ Aerospace/ Industrial/ Electrical) or related discipline, or equivalent experience. • 10+ years of experience in PCB supply chain, fabrication, or engineering. • Experience in PCB fabrication processes and equipment • Experience leading DfX reviews for manufacturability, testability, quality, and reliability. • Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules • Experience performing Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses. • Ability to lead small teams in root-causing technical product manufacturability and process problems and drive implementation of solutions. ## Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Engineering (Manufacturing/ Mechanical/ Aerospace/ Industrial/ Electrical) or related discipline, or equivalent experience. • Experience with IPC-A-610H Class 3, IPC J-STD-001H compliance • Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches. • Experience providing hands-on experimental design and execution (Statistical analysis and DOE). 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. Learn more about our benefits at . USA, WA, Bellevue - 163,400.00 - 221,000.00 USD annually ## Skills - Influencing - Experimental Design - Metrology - Systems Engineering - Testability - Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Pfmea) - Problem Solving - Planning - Design for Manufacturing (Dfm) - Quality Engineering - Advanced Product Quality Planning (Apqp) - Statistical Analysis - Root Cause Analysis - High Volume Manufacturing - Product Quality (Qa/qc) - Statistics - Printed Circuit Board Assembly - Design of Experiments (Doe) - PCB Design - Six Sigma - Supply Chain - Lean Manufacturing - Coordinating - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Metal Fabrication - PCB Fabrication - Fabrication - Quality Control Plan - Export Control Compliance - Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea) ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Industrial Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/industrial-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Manufacturing Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/industrial-engineering/manufacturing-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Design for Manufacturing Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/industrial-engineering/manufacturing-engineer/design-for-manufacturing-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63042 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61445 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20341 jobs - [Bellevue, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/bellevue?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4733 jobs ## Related pages - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63042 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61445 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20341 jobs - [Bellevue, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/bellevue?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4733 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)