Senior Payload Integration & Test RF Communications System Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $159,200–$215,300 / yr
Posted: 54 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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The Senior Payload Integration & Test RF Communications System Engineer joins the Amazon Leo team to support the development of a low Earth orbit satellite network. This role involves designing, implementing, and troubleshooting satellite payload testbeds to validate hardware and software builds. You will perform verification and validation of wireless systems, including baseband modems, RF transceivers, and phased-array antennas. Key responsibilities include defining test plans, analyzing RF link budgets, and configuring automated test equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators. You will use Python, Bash, SQL, and Grafana to automate testing and develop dashboards. The work focuses on solving complex low-Earth-orbit communication challenges such as path loss, power spectral density, and frequency band regulations while ensuring seamless system integration across networking and mechanical domains.

Skills

Satellite Communications Python Bash SQL Grafana Quicksight Spectrum Analyzer Vector Signal Generator Network Analyzer Oscilloscope MIMO Spread Spectrum S-parameters Root-Cause Analysis Cloud Software

What you'll do

Design, implement, and troubleshoot satellite payload testbeds to validate hardware and software builds.
Define test plans, procedures, pass/fail criteria, and KPI metrics for lab and RF chamber testing.
Analyze component and subsystem designs to document expectations, remedy test failures, and provide performance feedback.
Implement and optimize RF lab setups including antennas, measurement equipment, and RF link budget analysis.
Configure test equipment for automated operation, including satellite link emulators, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Perform root-cause analysis on test failures and interpret complex test results.
Document test results, coverage, and KPI metrics for developers and leadership.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years of RF, satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience.
5+ years of experience in RF design, testing and/or verification with launched products.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (preferred).
Experience with RF payload satellite testing, system integration, and RF system analysis (preferred).
Experience with communications theory and RF systems including S-parameters, MIMO, and spread spectrum (preferred).
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.