Senior RF Test Systems Development Engineer, Avionics Verification and Test

Amazon Inc

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Location
San Diego, CARedmond, WA
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$137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted
87 days ago
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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 RF Test Systems Development Engineer, Avionics Verification and Test

As a Sr. RF Test Systems Development Engineer within the Avionics Verification and Test team, you will own the full lifecycle of complex RF test systems for spacecraft avionics and payload sub-systems. You will architect, design, build, and sustain hardware, fixtures, and tooling to optimize throughput and fault coverage for satellite manufacturing. Daily responsibilities include decomposing verification requirements into testable specifications, developing test procedures, and performing root cause analysis on test failures. You will utilize Python, MATLAB, C, or LabVIEW to automate and optimize test processes. The role requires expertise in RF sub-systems, PCB/CCA design, and high-speed signal characterization. You will solve technical problems related to ensuring the reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space by bridging gaps across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software disciplines.

What you'll do

  • Architect, design, build, and sustain RF test systems for satellite payload and avionics units.
  • Decompose verification requirements into testable specifications and develop comprehensive test procedures.
  • Design and deliver hardware, fixtures, and tooling to optimize production throughput and fault coverage.
  • Build quantitative models for test coverage, reliability, and throughput to inform design trade studies.
  • Automate and optimize test processes to meet high-rate manufacturing and first-pass yield targets.
  • Perform root cause analysis on test failures and lead corrective actions for continuous improvement.
  • Lead cross-functional alignment with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and firmware teams on verification strategy.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and integrating test systems for hardware/PCBA validation.
  • 3+ years of scripting or programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C, or LabVIEW.
  • Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
  • Ability to work across multiple technical disciplines in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.

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