Amazon
Interdisciplinary RF System Test and Hardware Development Engineer, Avionics Verification and Test, Amazon Leo
$117K–$165K
Redmond, WA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Location
- Redmond, WA
San Diego, CA - Experience
- 5+ years in each of two areas: test-plan development and execution for complex systems, and test-system design and integration for hardware/PCBA validation. Preferred: 10+ years hands-on with RF subsystems, PCBAs, or high-speed signal characterization.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the job
Owns the lifecycle of RF test systems and hardware development for satellite avionics and payload subsystems, from design and verification through production and on-orbit support.
What you'll do
- Architect, build, and sustain RF test systems; develop test hardware, fixtures, and tooling.
- Plan and lead verification, including calibration, signal-chain testing, test procedures, and readiness reviews.
- Automate and improve production testing, troubleshoot failures, and coordinate verification strategy across engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Scripting-language coding experience, such as Python, R, Matlab, or STATA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems, and 5+ years designing and integrating hardware/PCBA validation test systems.
- Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, RF path loss calibration and signal-chain characterization, functional specifications and test procedures, and RF measurement equipment.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent; 10+ years hands-on with RF subsystems, PCBAs, or high-speed signal characterization.
- Experience with space hardware standards (GEVS / SMC-S-016), test automation frameworks, or modern software development practices including AI and CI/CD.
Pay
126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually (base salary); 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Python, R, Matlab, STATA, NI, C/C++, LabVIEW, CI/CD
AI focus
The role uses AI as an engineering tool; preferred qualifications mention AI with test automation and modern development practices.
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