Phased Array Systems Engineer, Payload Antennas, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Phased Array Systems Engineer you will dive into the heart of this revolutionary project working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry to design and build next-generation antenna systems that will change the way people connect to the internet. You will:

Design and optimize key blocks within our advanced phased array antenna systems.
Collaborate with RF teams to develop RF circuitry that powers our phased arrays.
Build and test proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of antennas.
Lead and review PCB layout to ensure our designs are high-performing and manufacturable.
Design automated test systems test fixtures and factory test procedures to validate antenna performance.
Conduct bring-up and test campaigns to verify our antennas meet performance targets.
Work closely with RF software and systems engineers to integrate and optimize the entire antenna system.
Partner with supply chain and production teams to prepare designs for high-volume manufacturing.
Gain hands-on experience with advanced engineering tools and methodologies.

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 or above in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience with RF measurement equipment including: power meters spectrum analyzers vector signal generators network analyzers oscilloscopes
- Experience with analog digital and high-speed circuit design
- 2 years of experience in electrical engineering antenna design or related systems.

- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
- Masters degree or above in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of at least one modern programming or scripting language such as C C Python or MATLAB
- Familiarity with EM simulation tools (e.g. CST HFSS ADS)
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines Linux/Unix environments and large-scale infrastructure.

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 - 96600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually