HW Dev Engineer, Antenna System Validation

Amazon Leo is a long-term Amazon initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) providing low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

As a Hardware Development Engineer you will design next-generation phased array antenna systems that enable our satellite constellation. Youll own key hardware blocks end-to-end from architecture and prototyping to validation. You will work alongside antenna systems and software engineers to build antennas that have to work flawlessly once they reach orbit.

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.

Key job responsibilities
- Architect and design key blocks within next-generation phased array antenna systems
- Partner with RF engineers to develop the RF circuitry and signal chains that drive our phased arrays
- Build and test proof-of-concept prototypes to validate new antenna architectures before committing to production designs
- Review PCB layout to ensure designs are both high-performing and manufacturable at scale
- Use Linux-based tools to command and operate the phased array during bring-up integration and test
- Define test strategies for new designs working with test engineering to translate design intent into bring-up plans and validation criteria
- Verify designs meet performance targets then iterate based on results
- Collaborate with RF software and systems engineers to integrate new hardware into the broader antenna system
- Partner with supply chain and production teams to prepare new designs for high-volume manufacturing
- Drive design trade-offs across performance cost schedule and manufacturability

- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field
- 4 years of experience in electrical engineering antenna design or RF/analog circuit design
- Experience designing and reviewing analog digital or high-speed circuits including schematic capture and PCB layout
- Experience with RF measurement equipment including power meters spectrum analyzers vector signal generators network analyzers or oscilloscopes
- Experience taking a hardware design from concept through prototyping and bring-up

- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or a related field
- Experience with EM simulation tools (e.g. CST HFSS ADS) for antenna or RF circuit design
- Experience designing phased array or antenna systems for aerospace defense or telecommunications applications
- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
- Knowledge of at least one modern programming or scripting language such as C C Python or MATLAB

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 - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually