Harnessing Engineer , Satellite Hardware
Base salary $117,300 to $160,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Redmond, WA
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- LocationRedmond, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (45 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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.
In the Harnessing Engineer role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, procuring, testing, and support integration for the wiring harnesses across the entire satellite. Robust harness systems are crucial to maintaining reliable electrical system functionality. You will have direct impact on the success of creating a constellation of communication satellites that will be capable of reaching and providing broadband internet to the most remote areas of the world.
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
- Harnessing design for satellite system requiring interfacing across mechanical, electrical and payload design owners, trading various configurations to identify best overall solution for reliability, manufacturability, test, integration, and cost.
- Support make vs buy decisions, design reviews, and implement manufacturing and integration plans optimized for high rate production.
- Engage various component suppliers and Harnessing manufacturing vendors for component & assembly level qualification.
- Design/develop specifications and produce/procure power/data harnesses which meets electrical design requirements including current rating, targeted power loss, shielding, grounding and EMI/EMC.
- Perform/oversee harness qualification and acceptance tests for launch environments and operation through mission life, including test fixture fabrication for prototype evaluations, and deliver all development and flight hardware per vehicle schedules
- Create 3D CAD routings, 2D manufacturing drawings, schematics, and assembly installation drawings.
A day in the life
As a Harness Engineer, you will be working closely with all hardware sub-system and support teams on a daily basis. You will play an integral part of gathering requirements for harness development as well as providing critical input for successful integration of avionics hardware.
About the team
On the Harnessing Team, each member has the freedom to explore new ideas and explore their feasibility. Collaboration is critical to success and is always a high priority both within the team, as well as when working with other teams. While you are an individual contributor, it is still expected that each member takes ownership when needed. No job/task is beneath any member.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
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 - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon Leo · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($117,300) is above 18% of the 939 Engineering (non-software) roles in Washington listed on this site; 42 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $159,200.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingHarnessing Engineer , Satellite Hardware$117,300 to $160,000
Sr. Program Manager-Network and Security, Amazon Leo, Global Service Compliance$115,600 to $160,000
Senior Program Manager, Emergency Services, Leo Global Customer Operations$115,600 to $160,000
ERP test Automation Engineer, Amazon Leo Governance$115,800 to $160,000
Optical Network Engineer, Inter-satellite Link Avionics$114,100 to $160,000
Quality Assurance Engineer II, Amazon Leo$113,900 to $160,000
Field Services Manager, Amazon Leo$116,300 to $160,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Harnessing Engineer , Satellite Hardware (this listing) | $117,300 - $160,000 |
| Sr. Program Manager-Network and Security, Amazon Leo, Global Service Compliance | $115,600 - $160,000 |
| Senior Program Manager, Emergency Services, Leo Global Customer Operations | $115,600 - $160,000 |
| ERP test Automation Engineer, Amazon Leo Governance | $115,800 - $160,000 |
| Optical Network Engineer, Inter-satellite Link Avionics | $114,100 - $160,000 |
| Quality Assurance Engineer II, Amazon Leo | $113,900 - $160,000 |
| Field Services Manager, Amazon Leo | $116,300 - $160,000 |
Observed changes
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- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-20
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USA, WA, REDMOND - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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