Phased Array Systems Engineer, Payload Antennas, Amazon Leo

About the role

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. As a Phased Array Systems Engineer, you will design and optimize key blocks within our advanced phased array antenna systems, collaborating with RF teams to develop RF circuitry and working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

You will design and build next-generation antenna systems, working on tasks such as building and testing proof-of-concept systems and prototypes, leading and reviewing PCB layout, designing automated test systems, and conducting bring-up and test campaigns to verify antenna performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize key blocks within advanced phased array antenna systems
• Collaborate with RF teams to develop RF circuitry that powers phased arrays
• Build and test proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of antennas
• Lead and review PCB layout to ensure high-performing and manufacturable designs
• Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test procedures to validate antenna performance
• Conduct bring-up and test campaigns to verify 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

Requirements

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent, as well as experience with RF measurement equipment and analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design. Candidates should have at least 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, antenna design, or related systems.

• Bachelor's 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

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems, and familiarity with EM simulation tools.

• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
• Master's 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

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. The base salary range for this position is $96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually, and the 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.