Payload Integration Test RF Communications System Engineer Project Kuiper Payload Integration and Test
Payload Integration Test RF Communications System Engineer Project Kuiper Payload Integration and Test
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$ 127400 - 212800
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-04-2025
Job Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
As a PIT RF Communications System Payload Integration and Test Engineer you will engage with an experienced crossdisciplinary team to design and test innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuipers interdisciplinary team and engage third party suppliers in order to drive key aspects of product definition and optimization. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fastpaced environment.
As a member of the Payload Integration and Test team you will be responsible for verification and validation of the entire wireless system composed of multiple wireless components. This includes testing analyzing and optimizing RF systems from baseband modems to RF transceivers to phasedarray antennas.
Key job responsibilities
Working within a project team and taking responsibility for a high bandwidth low earth orbit communications satellite constellation.
Deepdives into component and subsystem designs to document expectations evaluate tests remedy test failures and provide quick feedback to improve performance.
Collaborating with diverse technical teams such as software mechanical modem and compliance teams to validate expectations for systemlevel and networklevel operations from concept through .
Integrating the endtoend RF communications system. Meeting with customers internally and externally to select components.
Defining test plans and procedures for lab and RF chamber testing based on identified requirements for subsystems and for the overall system.
Defining test plans and procedures for onorbit payload verification or satellite testing based on identified requirements.
Analyzing and mitigating potential selfinterference and other system interference issues.
Implementing validating and optimizing RF lab setups composed of antenna measurement equipment and prototype equipment. Analyzing RF link budget / lineup for test setups and for the deployed system.
Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator spectrum analyzer signal generator etc.
Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.
Interpreting test results troubleshooting issues performing rootcause analysis for any test failures.
Documenting test results test coverage and other KPI metrics. Communicating status and issues effectively with developers and managers.
Shepherding payload subsystems through test campaigns throughout the development lifecycle from concept to implementation to integration.
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or 5 years of RF satellite aerospace or related industry experience.
5 years in RF design and/or verification with launched products.
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience with onorbit payload verification or satellite testing.
Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular 4G/5G) OFDM/WiMAX 802.11ad microwave backhaul DVBS2 / DVBC OR similar broadband wireless standards.
Experience with communications theory and RF systems: OFDM MIMO freespace optics polarization spread spectrum matching Sparameters losses coherence etc.
Understanding of the challenges associated with lowEarthorbit satellite communications: frequency bands regulatory earth stations path loss power spectral density power flux density etc.
Experience in wireless (satellite and/or terrestrial) system design and/or system integration RF system analysis.
Experience with RF measurement equipment including: power meters spectrum analyzers vector signal generators network analyzers oscilloscopes.
Computational problem solving in one or more of the following: Python MATLAB C/C/C# VB Java Ruby Google Go.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
As a PIT RF Communications System Payload Integration and Test Engineer you will engage with an experienced crossdisciplinary team to design and test innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuipers interdisciplinary team and engage third party suppliers in order to drive key aspects of product definition and optimization. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fastpaced environment.
As a member of the Payload Integration and Test team you will be responsible for verification and validation of the entire wireless system composed of multiple wireless components. This includes testing analyzing and optimizing RF systems from baseband modems to RF transceivers to phasedarray antennas.
Key job responsibilities
Working within a project team and taking responsibility for a high bandwidth low earth orbit communications satellite constellation.
Deepdives into component and subsystem designs to document expectations evaluate tests remedy test failures and provide quick feedback to improve performance.
Collaborating with diverse technical teams such as software mechanical modem and compliance teams to validate expectations for systemlevel and networklevel operations from concept through .
Integrating the endtoend RF communications system. Meeting with customers internally and externally to select components.
Defining test plans and procedures for lab and RF chamber testing based on identified requirements for subsystems and for the overall system.
Defining test plans and procedures for onorbit payload verification or satellite testing based on identified requirements.
Analyzing and mitigating potential selfinterference and other system interference issues.
Implementing validating and optimizing RF lab setups composed of antenna measurement equipment and prototype equipment. Analyzing RF link budget / lineup for test setups and for the deployed system.
Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator spectrum analyzer signal generator etc.
Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.
Interpreting test results troubleshooting issues performing rootcause analysis for any test failures.
Documenting test results test coverage and other KPI metrics. Communicating status and issues effectively with developers and managers.
Shepherding payload subsystems through test campaigns throughout the development lifecycle from concept to implementation to integration.
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or 5 years of RF satellite aerospace or related industry experience.
5 years in RF design and/or verification with launched products.
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience with onorbit payload verification or satellite testing.
Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular 4G/5G) OFDM/WiMAX 802.11ad microwave backhaul DVBS2 / DVBC OR similar broadband wireless standards.
Experience with communications theory and RF systems: OFDM MIMO freespace optics polarization spread spectrum matching Sparameters losses coherence etc.
Understanding of the challenges associated with lowEarthorbit satellite communications: frequency bands regulatory earth stations path loss power spectral density power flux density etc.
Experience in wireless (satellite and/or terrestrial) system design and/or system integration RF system analysis.
Experience with RF measurement equipment including: power meters spectrum analyzers vector signal generators network analyzers oscilloscopes.
Computational problem solving in one or more of the following: Python MATLAB C/C/C# VB Java Ruby Google Go.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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