RF Test Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon
- Location
- Onsite (San Diego, California)
- Compensation
- $126k - $164k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 3 days ago
About the role
Amazon Leo is launching a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation to provide low-latency broadband connectivity to underserved communities. The RF Test Engineer integrates and tests payload features for satellites, ground gateways, and customer terminals, ensuring system reliability through lab testing and on-orbit troubleshooting.
Skills
RF testing
Satellite communications
System integration
Python
Troubleshooting
Test automation
VNA
Power meters
Spectrum analyzers
Vector signal generators
TCP/IP
Linux networking
Cloud networking
AWS services
Hardware testing
Software testing
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
Perks
- Restricted stock units
- Sign-on payments
Full job details
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. Come work at Amazon!
As a RF Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Leo satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals.
You will work closely with colleagues throughout Leo’s wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary team to support both lab payload testing and troubleshooting and reproducing on-orbit issues in the lab. This will include test definition, execution, optimization and reporting of test data. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
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. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering
- Experience building, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex laboratory testbeds or system integration environments.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, networking, and RF issues in integrated test environments.
- Experience developing scripts or automation using Python or similar programming languages. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
- Experience deploying and operating SATCOM test venues, satellite ground systems, and customer terminal integration environments.
- Experience maintaining high availability of laboratory infrastructure, including proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
- Experience with RF laboratory equipment, including VNA, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VLANs, and Linux networking troubleshooting.
- Experience with test automation, equipment control, infrastructure monitoring, and operational tooling using Python.
- Experience with AWS services, cloud networking, and remotely managed test infrastructure.
- Experience troubleshooting end-to-end performance issues involving throughput, packet loss, latency, and connectivity across RF and IP networks.
- Experience collaborating with hardware, software, systems engineering teams, and equipment vendors to resolve integration and operational issues.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, CA, San Diego - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually
As a RF Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Leo satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals.
You will work closely with colleagues throughout Leo’s wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary team to support both lab payload testing and troubleshooting and reproducing on-orbit issues in the lab. This will include test definition, execution, optimization and reporting of test data. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
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. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering
- Experience building, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex laboratory testbeds or system integration environments.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, networking, and RF issues in integrated test environments.
- Experience developing scripts or automation using Python or similar programming languages. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
- Experience deploying and operating SATCOM test venues, satellite ground systems, and customer terminal integration environments.
- Experience maintaining high availability of laboratory infrastructure, including proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
- Experience with RF laboratory equipment, including VNA, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VLANs, and Linux networking troubleshooting.
- Experience with test automation, equipment control, infrastructure monitoring, and operational tooling using Python.
- Experience with AWS services, cloud networking, and remotely managed test infrastructure.
- Experience troubleshooting end-to-end performance issues involving throughput, packet loss, latency, and connectivity across RF and IP networks.
- Experience collaborating with hardware, software, systems engineering teams, and equipment vendors to resolve integration and operational issues.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually