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Systems Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation, Amazon Leo

Amazon$129K — $174K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields
  • 2+ years of experience in hardware design and validation
  • Proficiency in coding or scripting in at least one programming language
  • Familiarity with Linux or Unix operating systems
  • Experience with phased array antenna architectures and RF characterization techniques
  • Knowledge of RF lab equipment like VNAs and spectrum analyzers

Responsibilities

  • Develop tools for characterizing RF performance of phased array antennas
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and evaluate phased array architectures
  • Build scalable test frameworks and automated validation pipelines
  • Plan and execute test activities for phased array antennas
  • Analyze end-to-end RF performance across systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
We are looking for a versatile Systems Development Engineer who thrives at the intersection of software, hardware, RF, and signal processing.

As a core member of the System Validation team, you will bridge the gap between multiple engineering disciplines to characterize, test, and validate next-generation phased array antenna systems and architecture. The ideal candidate is comfortable writing code and analyzing RF behavior.

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

- RF & System Performance: Develop tools for characterizing system performance of phased array antennas.

- Architecture & Cross-Functional Design: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design, model, and evaluate phased array architectures while analyzing end-to-end RF performance.

- Automation & Validation: Build scalable test frameworks, characterization tools, and automated test pipelines for system validation.

- Testing: Plan, develop, and implement test activities for phased array antennas.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields

- 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience

- Experience coding, scripting, automating in at least one language (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)

- Experience in a Linux or Unix environment

- RF & Phased Arrays: Experience with phased array antenna architectures, beamforming, or RF characterization techniques.

- RF & Hardware Basics: Experience with lab equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes), and foundational knowledge of RF principles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Systems Knowledge: Understanding of phased array antennas, electromagnetics, or digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals.

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 - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

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