RF Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $117,300–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $167k

This role $139k

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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $146,112–$187,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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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 · RF Engineer

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Amazon is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to join the Plexus Team within its LEO Satellite constellation project. In this role, you will develop and review RF design requirements, build ground test capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimized performance from sub-component to system level. You will perform link budget analysis, select appropriate ICs and passive components, validate RF performance using specialized equipment, and troubleshoot issues efficiently. Additionally, you will work closely with manufacturing test and operations teams to set up effective RF testing environments at the factory level. The ideal candidate should have expertise in antenna fundamentals, radiation theory, and EM simulation experience. This role involves working on cutting-edge satellite technology at a large scale, addressing complex engineering challenges related to form factor constraints and industrial design requirements.

Skills

RF PCB design Link budget analysis RF ICs Passive components RF performance testing Antenna theory EM simulation Manufacturing test fixtures Cross-functional collaboration Troubleshooting RF receiver sensitivity

What you'll do

Perform link budget analysis and select appropriate RF ICs and passive components.
Validate RF performance using specialized test equipment from sub-component to system level.
Troubleshoot RF issues across various levels, from sub-component to system.
Optimize PCB schematics and layouts for better RF performance and design requirements.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient testing of device RF performance.

What we're looking for

Experience in performing link budget analysis and selecting RF ICs and passive components.
Proficiency in validating RF performance using specialized test equipment from sub-component to system level.
Ability to troubleshoot RF issues across various levels of the system.
Knowledge of antenna fundamentals, radiation theory, and EM simulation experience.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal form factor and industrial design requirements.