Radiation Effects Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Company: Amazon
Location: Redmond
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job 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. A Radiation Effects Test Engineer will be responsible for supporting all aspects of radiation testing. This includes, working with design and radiation effects engineers to write test plans, develop hardware and test scripts for test targets and equipment, dry-run test hardware, and travel to test facilities to conduct testing. The candidate will work closely with radiation effects engineers in reviewing post-test data, creating documentation, developing tools to increase access to data, and working with hardware designers to develop mitigation strategies. 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 • Work with design and radiation engineers to develop radiation test plans on electronic components • Coordinate with internal teams and 3rd party vendors and laboratories to prepare components for radiation test • Conduct radiation testing on electronic components and satellite hardware at heavy ion, proton, and gamma irradiation facilities. • Develop processes for managing component and satellite hardware test results documentation - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field - Knowledge of a scripting language (Python, R, etc.) - 6 months or more of experience or relevant internship/coursework in hardware development or test engineering - Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc) - Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field - Experience using data visualization tools - Knowledge of AWS platforms such as S3, Glue, Athena, Sagemaker - Experience in radiation effects testing for Total Ionizing Dose (TID) and Single Event Effects (SEE) - Experience with NASA, Defense or Commercial Space programs 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 - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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