Sr. RF Engineer, Amazon LEO
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a PIT RF Engineer you will be responsible for the development of various electronic hardware test set-ups in the Payload Integration and Test lab as well as in the field. You will work closely with engineering teams in the specification/design of these test set-ups and the build/procurement of test equipment for Amazon LEO prototype payload hardware. This is very much a hands-on role and a successful candidate will have extensive experience in supporting the full development cycles of RF communications and space hardware through development prototyping and qualification procedures. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Working from schematics diagrams written and verbal descriptions layouts or defined plans to build out bench-top and rack-mounted test set-ups.
Building and modifying custom test harnesses breadboards and test fixtures in support of payload hardware tests.
Performing operational tests system check-outs and fault isolation on test set-ups systems and equipment.
Assisting in the development of lab processes equipment scheduling and work tracking.
Implementing validating and optimizing RF lab set-ups composed of antenna measurement equipment and prototype equipment.
Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator spectrum analyzer signal generator etc.
Working with engineering teams to specify and procure a range of capital equipment to meet program development requirements including signal generators spectrum analyzers channel emulators network loading and computing equipment.
Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.
Keeping equipment in working order and maintaining all service and calibration records.
Establishing lab layouts and facility utilities requirements (power thermal loads LN2 GN2).
Maintaining a safe operating environment and ensuring the lab is in compliance with OSHA ESD Safety etc.
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 a related field
- 7 years of RF satellite aerospace or related industry experience.
- 7 years in RF design and/or verification with launched products.
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience with on-orbit payload verification or satellite testing.
- Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G) OFDM/WiMAX 802.11ad microwave backhaul DVB-S2 / DVB-C OR similar broadband wireless standards.
- Experience with communications theory and RF systems: OFDM MIMO free-space optics polarization spread spectrum matching S-parameters losses coherence etc.
- Understanding of the challenges associated with low-Earth-orbit 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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Redmond - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- C/C++
- Computer Networking
- LabView
- PCB
- 5G
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- 3G
- Matlab
- 4G/LTE
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