RF System Engineer, Amazon Leo
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 136100 - 235200
Posted on:
17 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 a Sr. RF Systems Analysis and Design Engineer you will own end-to-end modeling and performance analysis of complex satellite links and RF sub-system design spanning modem RF front-end phased array and space/ground channel models.
You will build maintain and validate system-level link models that drive architecture hardware requirements and on-orbit performance working closely with phased array RF communications EMC and calibration teams. This role blends analytical modeling software development and engagement with real hardware to ensure we hit stringent performance targets at scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain end-to-end RF system and link models (3GPP style link analysis access and feeder links) including link budgets impairment modeling and performance trade studies.
- Perform system-level simulations of digital phased array architectures and RF signal chains and correlate against lab and field measurements.
- Define and flow down system performance requirements (EIRP G/T EVM ACLR NF linearity beam metrics) to hardware RFIC antenna and firmware teams.
- Work with modem waveform and MAC/PHY teams to optimize the RF system for throughput coverage power and availability across global deployment scenarios.
- Build reusable analysis tools and libraries (e.g. Python/Matlab/C) to standardize link analysis and scenario sweeps across the org.
- Collaborate with test calibration and validation teams to design measurement campaigns that close the loop between models and observed performance.
- Support architecture reviews and program decisions with clear data visualizations dashboards and technical documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers in RF system thinking modeling best practices and code quality for analysis tools.
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.
A day in the life
Youll collaborate with RF software and systems engineers see your designs and code run on live hardware and make daily decisions that directly affect the readiness of Leos payload and terminal products. The systems you build will enable critical data collection system analysis and calibration pipelines that ensure Leo hardware performs flawlessly on Earth and in orbit.
About the team
Our team owns the full performance lifecycle of Leos antenna systems from early concept testing and calibration to final product release. We operate at the intersection of RF hardware software automation and large-scale system integration.
Youll work closely with antenna DSP and system development engineers contributing to test frameworks manufacturing support and performance validation. We leverage AWS tools and scalable software architectures to accelerate development automate validation and deliver reliable test systems used across the entire Leo organization.
If you want to work on real hardware influence product performance and see your work scale to millions of users worldwide this is the place to do it.
- 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 a Sr. RF Systems Analysis and Design Engineer you will own end-to-end modeling and performance analysis of complex satellite links and RF sub-system design spanning modem RF front-end phased array and space/ground channel models.
You will build maintain and validate system-level link models that drive architecture hardware requirements and on-orbit performance working closely with phased array RF communications EMC and calibration teams. This role blends analytical modeling software development and engagement with real hardware to ensure we hit stringent performance targets at scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain end-to-end RF system and link models (3GPP style link analysis access and feeder links) including link budgets impairment modeling and performance trade studies.
- Perform system-level simulations of digital phased array architectures and RF signal chains and correlate against lab and field measurements.
- Define and flow down system performance requirements (EIRP G/T EVM ACLR NF linearity beam metrics) to hardware RFIC antenna and firmware teams.
- Work with modem waveform and MAC/PHY teams to optimize the RF system for throughput coverage power and availability across global deployment scenarios.
- Build reusable analysis tools and libraries (e.g. Python/Matlab/C) to standardize link analysis and scenario sweeps across the org.
- Collaborate with test calibration and validation teams to design measurement campaigns that close the loop between models and observed performance.
- Support architecture reviews and program decisions with clear data visualizations dashboards and technical documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers in RF system thinking modeling best practices and code quality for analysis tools.
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.
A day in the life
Youll collaborate with RF software and systems engineers see your designs and code run on live hardware and make daily decisions that directly affect the readiness of Leos payload and terminal products. The systems you build will enable critical data collection system analysis and calibration pipelines that ensure Leo hardware performs flawlessly on Earth and in orbit.
About the team
Our team owns the full performance lifecycle of Leos antenna systems from early concept testing and calibration to final product release. We operate at the intersection of RF hardware software automation and large-scale system integration.
Youll work closely with antenna DSP and system development engineers contributing to test frameworks manufacturing support and performance validation. We leverage AWS tools and scalable software architectures to accelerate development automate validation and deliver reliable test systems used across the entire Leo organization.
If you want to work on real hardware influence product performance and see your work scale to millions of users worldwide this is the place to do it.
- 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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