Antenna & RF Front-End Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CARedmond, WA
Salary
$151,200–$204,600 / yr
Posted
78 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $178k
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About Amazon Inc

Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Antenna & RF Front-End Engineer

As an Antenna & RF Front-End Engineer on the Amazon Leo team, you will design, integrate, and characterize antennas and arrays across multiple domains including phased arrays, reflectors, and aperture antennas. You will own "ADC-to-antenna" RF performance by collaborating with RF, systems, and calibration teams to deliver high-performance links for space and ground segments. Your daily work involves using EM and RF design tools like HFSS, CST, or AWR to simulate element performance while managing the full lifecycle from concept to deployment. You will also develop code to support testing and validation within CI/CD pipelines. The role requires proficiency in Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust, along with Linux/Unix experience. This position solves critical communication challenges by developing advanced RF systems for satellite-based broadband connectivity.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize antenna architectures including element selection, feeding networks, and beam-forming strategies.
  • Manage end-to-end RF performance from ADC/DAC through the front-end to antenna radiation.
  • Simulate element and array performance using EM and RF design tools like HFSS or CST.
  • Define and maintain technical specifications for antennas at the module, aperture, and system levels.
  • Support prototype builds, bring-up, and over-the-air validation in test chambers.
  • Provide DFM and DFT feedback for antenna boards, modules, and test fixtures.
  • Develop and deploy code to support testing, simulation, and validation of antenna systems.
  • Write technical design reports and test summaries for leadership and cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • Experience designing and optimizing antenna architectures including phased arrays, reflectors, and feeding networks.
  • Proficiency in using EM and RF design tools such as HFSS, CST, or AWR.
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language like Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
  • Experience working with Linux/Unix systems.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline build processes.
  • Experience leading the design, automation, and support of large-scale infrastructure.
  • Preferred experience with distributed systems at scale.

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