RF Design Engineer, Amazon Leo
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 136100 - 235200
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
As an RF Design Engineer working on LEO Phased Array and RF Front-Ends you will design integrate and characterize antennas and arrays across multiple domains (phased arrays reflectors aperture antennas coupling analysis and other relevant RF areas). You will own ADC-to-antenna RF performance collaborating with RF systems antenna software and calibration teams to deliver high-performance beams and links for both space and ground segments. Youll be working on 3GPP style systems from <1GHz to >30GHz.
Youll split your time between EM design tools RF system analysis and lab validation working on antennas that ship in both satellites and customer terminals.
Key job responsibilities
- Design over-the-air link models and system performance models using ITU/3GPP style analysis.
- Design and optimize antenna and array architectures (element selection lattice feeding networks beam-forming strategies) to meet RF system goals.
- Own end-to-end RF performance from ADC/DAC through RF front-end to antenna radiation working closely with RFIC PA/LNA and system teams.
- Use EM and RF design tools (e.g. HFSS CST AWR or similar) to simulate element/array performance mutual coupling scan loss and pattern characteristics.
- Collaborate with calibration and validation teams to define calibration strategies (array calibration beam equalization phase/amplitude error mitigation) and measure on-bench and in-chamber performance.
- Define and maintain antenna specifications and requirements at the module aperture and system level.
- Support prototype builds bring-up and test campaigns for active antennas including chamber testing and over-the-air validation.
- Provide DFM and DFT feedback for antenna boards modules and test fixtures.
- Write design reports test summaries and present results to leadership and cross-functional partners.
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.
About the team
Youll be part of the Phased Array Design group within the Antenna organization. This group is responsible for the design performance and calibration of all antennas across payload and customer terminals and owns the end-to-end RF performance of the systems that bring the network to life. You will work closely with RF Communications Software Antenna design EMI/EMC and Calibration and Validation teams to ensure our antennas meet performance regulatory and manufacturability requirements.
- Experience leading the design automation deployment and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Experience with distributed systems at scale
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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 an RF Design Engineer working on LEO Phased Array and RF Front-Ends you will design integrate and characterize antennas and arrays across multiple domains (phased arrays reflectors aperture antennas coupling analysis and other relevant RF areas). You will own ADC-to-antenna RF performance collaborating with RF systems antenna software and calibration teams to deliver high-performance beams and links for both space and ground segments. Youll be working on 3GPP style systems from <1GHz to >30GHz.
Youll split your time between EM design tools RF system analysis and lab validation working on antennas that ship in both satellites and customer terminals.
Key job responsibilities
- Design over-the-air link models and system performance models using ITU/3GPP style analysis.
- Design and optimize antenna and array architectures (element selection lattice feeding networks beam-forming strategies) to meet RF system goals.
- Own end-to-end RF performance from ADC/DAC through RF front-end to antenna radiation working closely with RFIC PA/LNA and system teams.
- Use EM and RF design tools (e.g. HFSS CST AWR or similar) to simulate element/array performance mutual coupling scan loss and pattern characteristics.
- Collaborate with calibration and validation teams to define calibration strategies (array calibration beam equalization phase/amplitude error mitigation) and measure on-bench and in-chamber performance.
- Define and maintain antenna specifications and requirements at the module aperture and system level.
- Support prototype builds bring-up and test campaigns for active antennas including chamber testing and over-the-air validation.
- Provide DFM and DFT feedback for antenna boards modules and test fixtures.
- Write design reports test summaries and present results to leadership and cross-functional partners.
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.
About the team
Youll be part of the Phased Array Design group within the Antenna organization. This group is responsible for the design performance and calibration of all antennas across payload and customer terminals and owns the end-to-end RF performance of the systems that bring the network to life. You will work closely with RF Communications Software Antenna design EMI/EMC and Calibration and Validation teams to ensure our antennas meet performance regulatory and manufacturability requirements.
- Experience leading the design automation deployment and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Experience with distributed systems at scale
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- C/C++
- Computer Networking
- LabView
- PCB
- 5G
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- 3G
- Matlab
- 4G/LTE
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