Amazon
Senior Payload Integration & Test RF Communications System Engineer, Amazon Leo
$159K–$215K
Redmond, WA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in RF, satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience; 5+ years in RF design, testing and/or verification with launched products.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 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
Verifies and validates Amazon Leo satellite payload wireless systems by designing and running RF integration tests, analyzing results, and troubleshooting performance issues.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, test, and troubleshoot satellite payload testbeds; define test plans, procedures, pass/fail criteria, and KPIs.
- Set up and optimize RF lab and chamber testing, configure automated test equipment, and analyze RF link budgets.
- Analyze results and root causes, document test coverage and findings, and collaborate across technical teams to improve system performance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of RF, satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience.
- 5+ years of RF design, testing and/or verification experience with launched products.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience; RF payload satellite testing, verification, integration, or RF system analysis experience.
- Communications theory and RF systems knowledge; hands-on RF measurement equipment experience; test scripting/automation or dashboard development experience.
Pay
USD 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 annually (base salary)
Tools
Python, Bash, SQL, Grafana, Quicksight, satellite link emulator, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
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