Satellite RF/Microwave Design Engineer, Amazon Leo

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. As a Satellite RF/Microwave Design Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Amazon Leou2019s 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 millimeter wave 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 millimeter wave frequency converters, LNAs and SSPAs. u2022 Develop Microwave and millimeter wave RF hardware requirements. u2022 Work 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 Evaluate systems and directs design modifications. u2022 Troubleshoots and repairs circuits and fixtures. Basic Qualifications- Experience with RF measurement equipment, including: power meters, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in RF/Microwave design or equivalent. - 4+ 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. - In depth knowledge of radio architectures. - 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. - Experience with RF simulation software ADS, HFSS, AWR Microwave Office. - Experience with analog, digital and mixed mode circuit design and layout. - Excellent math aptitude, written and communication skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering and 7 years of industry experience in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory - Experience performing analysis and simulation of communication systems including link budgets - Thorough understanding of RF passive and active components and circuitry - 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 - Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems - Experience with the design and integration of RF systems consisting of radio transmitters and receivers, LNAs, PAs, couplers, filters, etc. - Comfortable communicating deeply technical topics to a wide variety of audiences . - Working knowledge of space environments and the process to space qualify a communication flight unit. - 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. 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 Companyu2019s 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 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, CA, San Diego - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually USA, WA, Redmond - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Created: 2026-03-16