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Phased Array Systems Engineer, Payload Antennas, Amazon Leo

Amazon$96K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or antenna design.
  • Familiarity with RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
  • Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design.
  • Knowledge of engineering practices across software/hardware/networks development life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize blocks within advanced phased array antenna systems.
  • Collaborate with RF teams for RF circuitry development.
  • Build and test proof-of-concept systems for next-gen antennas.
  • Lead PCB layout reviews for high-performance, manufacturable designs.
  • Design automated tests and procedures to validate antenna performance.
  • Conduct testing campaigns to ensure antennas meet performance targets.
  • Integrate and optimize the entire antenna system with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave for work-life balance.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement available.
  • Access to mental health support and an Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
Phased Array Systems Engineer, you will dive into the heart of this revolutionary project, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry to design and build next-generation antenna systems that will change the way people connect to the internet. You will:
• Design and optimize key blocks within our advanced phased array antenna systems.
• Collaborate with RF teams to develop RF circuitry that powers our phased arrays.
• Build and test proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of antennas.
• Lead and review PCB layout to ensure our designs are high-performing and manufacturable.
• Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test procedures to validate antenna performance.
• Conduct bring-up and test campaigns to verify our 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.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced engineering tools and methodologies.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations

- 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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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