Senior Phased Array Architect, Payload Phased Array Systems

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted: 43 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Phased Array Architect, Payload Phased Array Systems

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As a Senior Phased Array Architect, Payload Phased Array Systems, you will join the hardware development team to lead the architectural vision for advanced phased array antenna systems. You will serve as the technical authority on these systems, providing strategic input on program decisions and long-term technology roadmaps while driving system-level design and optimization. Your daily work involves overseeing system integration between phased array systems, RF front-ends, and digital beamforming architectures to meet performance, power, and thermal targets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are robust for high-volume production. Required skills include expertise in phased array design principles like beamforming and steering, RF front-end design, signal integrity, and system modeling tools. Preferred qualifications include experience with EM simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, or ADS, along with proficiency in C, C++, Python, or MATLAB.

Skills

Phased Array Beamforming RF Front-end Signal Integrity CST HFSS ADS Python MATLAB C++ C System Modeling Wireless System Design High-Volume Manufacturing

What you'll do

Define and lead the architectural vision for advanced phased array antenna systems.
Serve as the technical authority on phased array systems and long-term technology roadmaps.
Create system-level design blueprints to guide RF, digital, and hardware engineering teams.
Oversee integration between phased array systems, RF front-ends, and digital beamforming architectures.
Ensure designs meet stringent performance, power, and thermal targets.
Establish architectural directions for manufacturability and testability in high-volume production environments.
Mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience leading design or architecture for new and existing systems.
Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products on tight deadlines.
Expertise in phased array design principles including beamforming, steering, and calibration.
Experience with RF front-end design, high-speed digital systems, and signal integrity.
Proficiency with system modeling tools and architectural design methodologies.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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