Sr. Microwave Hardware Design Engineer

DescriptionAmazon 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 Sr. Microwave Hardware Design Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Leo's inter-disciplinary team in order to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for designing microwave/RF subsystems for use in space. Must be able to work effectively cross-functionally with multiple disciplines. In this role you will: u2022 Decompose system level requirements into realizable hardware requirements. u2022 Design and develop a solution that meets these requirements. u2022 Design, develop, and optimize a Ka/V band radio hardware for use in space. u2022 Simulate and optimize RF circuits, perform schematic capture, and oversee PCB layout. u2022 Build up test bench for design verification. u2022 Evaluate and optimize design in the lab to demonstrate solution meets all requirements. u2022 Work with RF system, power, software, mechanical thermal, reliability and compliance teams to ensure solution integrates with overall platform requirements. 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 u2022 Will work cross-functionally on collaboration to fluently engage with diverse engineering disciplines, effectively advocate for RF system requirements, and ensure alignment for overall system success. u2022 Design of high-performance Ka-Band and V-band frequency converters, LNAs and SSPAs. u2022 Develop Microwave and millimeter wave RF hardware requirements. u2022 Works closely with the production test team to define DVT, Qualification and production test requirements u2022 Develop, designs, and test of high-power RF/microwave components, subsystems and systems. u2022 Derive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks/circuits u2022 Performs root cause analysis on products, technical problems, processes and documentation. u2022 Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architectural definition u2022 Participate in subsystem design and prototyping, schematic capture, prototype bring-up and debugging, hardware bug tracking, functional verification, and signal characterization u2022 Evaluate and characterize new technology, prototypes and RF components u2022 Support manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF avionics components and systems u2022 Evaluates systems and directs design modifications. u2022 Troubleshoots and repairs circuits and fixtures. Basic Qualifications- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment - u2022 Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in RF/Microwave design - u2022 7+ years of experience in RF / microwave hardware design to component level, such as power amps, LNAs, mixers, and block down-converters, block up-converters, and etc. for commercial or military communication receivers, transmitters and subsystems up to 50 GHz. - u2022 In depth knowledge of radio architectures. - u2022 Experience with RF/ microwave design expertise in Power, Low Noise and Driver Amplifier design for commercial or military communications receivers, transmitters and sub-systems up to 50 GHz. - u2022 Experience with RF lab equipment, including power meters, signal analyzers, vector signal generators, vector network analyzers. - u2022 Experience with RF and EM simulation software. - u2022 Experience with analog, digital and mixed mode circuit design and layout. - u2022 Excellent math aptitude, written and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications- u2022 Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering and 10 years of industry experience in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory - u2022 Experience performing analysis and simulation of communication systems including link budgets - u2022 Thorough understanding of RF passive and active components and circuitry - u2022 Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, forward error correcting codes (FEC), single and multi-carrier techniques, modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM, OFDM - u2022 Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems - u2022 RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR Microwave Office - u2022 Experience with the design and integration of RF systems consisting of radio transmitters and receivers, LNAs, PAs, couplers, filters, etc. - u2022 Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers - u2022 Comfortable communicating deeply technical topics to a wide variety of audiences - u2022 Ability to lead projects across departments, create and maintain project schedules, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. - u2022 Working knowledge of space environments and the process to space qualify a communication flight unit. - u2022 Familiarity with hybrid microelectronics for space applications and MIL-PRF-38534 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t 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 . USA, WA, Redmond - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually

Created: 2026-02-09