RF System Engineer

Amazon Inc

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

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $178k
$136k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$183,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $168k 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 System Engineer

RF System Engineer, Amazon Leo joins the team responsible for the full performance lifecycle of antenna systems from concept testing to final product release. This role involves owning end-to-end modeling and performance analysis of complex satellite links and RF sub-system designs, including modem, phased array, and space/ground channel models. You will develop link budgets, perform system-level simulations of digital phased array architectures, and define hardware requirements like EIRP and G/T. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in orbital communications to ensure reliable performance for satellite constellations. Key tools and skills include Python, Matlab, C++, Linux/Unix environments, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with firmware and antenna teams to optimize the RF system for throughput and coverage while building reusable analysis tools and libraries to standardize link analysis across the organization.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain end-to-end RF system and link models for satellite communications.
  • Perform system-level simulations of digital phased array architectures and RF signal chains.
  • Define and flow down performance requirements to hardware, RFIC, antenna, and firmware teams.
  • Optimize the RF system for throughput, coverage, power, and availability across global scenarios.
  • Build reusable analysis tools and libraries using Python, Matlab, or C++ to standardize link analysis.
  • Design measurement campaigns with test and calibration teams to correlate models with real-world data.
  • Support architecture reviews and program decisions through data visualizations and technical documentation.
  • Mentor junior engineers in RF system thinking, modeling best practices, and code quality.

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 leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
  • Experience working with Linux/Unix systems.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.
  • Preferred experience with distributed systems at scale.

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