Senior Payload Integration & Test

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
Austin, TXRedmond, WASan Diego, CA
Salary
$137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted
78 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $162k
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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $156,012–$181,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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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 · Senior Payload Integration & Test

Sr. Payload Integration & Test, Amazon Leo joins the Payload Integration and Test team to support a high-bandwidth, low earth orbit communications satellite constellation. This role involves the verification and validation of wireless systems, including baseband modems, RF transceivers, and phased-array antennas. You will design test plans for lab environments and RF chambers, perform root-cause analysis on failures, and manage the integration of end-to-end RF communication systems. Day-to-day tasks include optimizing RF link budgets, configuring automated equipment like satellite link emulators and spectrum analyzers, and collaborating with software and mechanical teams to ensure system-level performance. Required expertise includes RF design and verification for launched products. Preferred technical skills include Linux/Unix environments, CI/CD pipelines, and programming in languages such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust to support large-scale infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Verify and validate the entire wireless system including modems, transceivers, and phased-array antennas.
  • Define test plans and procedures for lab testing, RF chambers, and on-orbit payload verification.
  • Analyze and mitigate potential self-interference and other system interference issues.
  • Implement, validate, and optimize RF lab setups using measurement equipment and prototype hardware.
  • Configure test equipment for automated operation including satellite link emulators, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot technical failures during the testing process.
  • Analyze RF link budgets and line-ups for both test environments and deployed systems.
  • Document test results, coverage metrics, and performance data for developers and management.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of experience in RF, satellite, aerospace, or related industries.
  • 7+ years of experience in RF design and/or verification with launched products.
  • 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 with Linux/Unix systems.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee for export control compliance.

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