Hardware Systems Engineer, AWS Applied AI Services
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
This role sits at the heart of building technology that makes checkout-free shopping possible. Youll take ownership of RFID/RF hardware systems from early concept through production solving complex challenges around accuracy reliability and real-world performance.
What makes this role different is the blend of deep RF engineering and end-to-end impactyou wont just design components youll shape how entire systems come together and perform in dynamic environments. Your work directly influences how seamlessly the technology works.
Youll partner closely with hardware software and data teams to define system requirements design architectures and validate performance. Along the way youll run experiments troubleshoot issues and generate the high-quality data needed to improve system intelligence.
If you enjoy hands-on problem solving working across disciplines and turning complex systems into simple reliable experiences this role gives you the chance to make a visible impact at scale.
Key job responsibilities
* Lead design integration and validation of RFID/RF hardware systems across the full product lifecycle (concept to production).
* Define system requirements architecture and performance targets in collaboration with cross-functional teams
* Develop and execute test plans and data collection protocols
* Conduct RF performance testing system troubleshooting and real-world deployment validation.
* Partner across teams to support data collection model training and integrated hardware solutions.
* Produce clear technical documentation for designs testing and operations.
A day in the life
You start your day diving into RF system performancespotting patterns chasing anomalies and turning data into insights that keep checkout-free experiences running seamlessly. Alongside cross-functional teams you help shape system architecture and performance targets for what comes next.
Expect plenty of hands-on time: building test setups running RF experiments troubleshooting tricky issues and validating performance in real-world conditions. Youll also collaborate with data and ML teams to ensure the signals you generate power smarter more accurate models.
Throughout it all you capture key findings and design updateshelping scale robust systems that make just walk out feel like magic.
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- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 10 years of experience in RF and hardware systems design integration validation and deployment.
- Hands-on experience with RFID systems antennas RF testing and hardware optimization.
- Familiarity with hardware system integration signal integrity and RF subsystem troubleshooting.
- Strong technical communication skills including documentation and presentation to cross-functional stakeholders.
- MS or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Strong understand the RF fundamentals including Electromagnetic theory wave propagation and antenna application
- Experience with RF test instruments (spectrum analyzers VNAs signal generators) and ability to interpret measurement data for system characterization.
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols and standards (e.g. UHF RFID NFC WiFi).
- Experience with network design or IoT hardware systems.
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across disciplines.
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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 Seattle - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually
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