Antenna & RF Engineer, Amazon Leo Antenna Development

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon LEO is seeking an Antenna & RF Engineer to design, test, and validate antenna and RF front-end architectures for space and ground segments. You will own ADC-to-antenna RF performance, collaborating across RF, systems, calibration, and software teams.

Expect hands-on EM design, lab validation, and high-volume manufacturing considerations. You will use EM tools like HFSS/CST, work with MATLAB/Python, and contribute to prototypes, chamber tests, and on-site validation in Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in antenna design, RF system design, or front end design.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with mainstream antenna simulation tools such as CST or HFSS.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize antenna and array architectures (element selection, lattice, feeding networks, beam-forming strategies) to meet RF system goals.
• Own end-to-end RF performance from ADC/DAC through RF front-end to antenna radiation, working closely with RFIC, PA/LNA, and system teams.
• Use EM and RF design tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, AWR, or similar) to simulate element/array performance, mutual coupling, scan loss, and pattern characteristics.
• Collaborate with calibration, software, DSP, ASIC, and validation teams to define system strategies (array calibration, beam equalization, phase/amplitude error mitigation, IFFT gains, and more) and measure on-bench and in-chamber performance.
• Define and maintain antenna specifications and requirements at the module, aperture, and system level.
• Support prototype builds, bring-up, and test campaigns for active antennas, including chamber testing and over-the-air validation.
• Provide DFM and DFT feedback for antenna boards, modules, and test fixtures.
• Write design reports, test summaries, and present results to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Develop and deploy code to support testing, simulation, and validation of antenna systems.

Skills

Antenna design

RF system design

Front end design

MATLAB or Python experience

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CST

HFSS

AWR

Job description

Description

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

As an Antenna & RF Engineer supporting the development, test, and design of antenna and RF Front-End, you will design, integrate, and characterize antennas and arrays across multiple domains (phased arrays, reflectors, aperture antennas, and other relevant topologies). You will own “ADC-to-antenna” RF performance, collaborating with RF, systems, and calibration teams to deliver high-performance RF systems and links for both space and ground segments.

You’ll split your time between EM design tools, RF system analysis, and lab validation, working on high volume antenna design from concept to deployment.

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

• Design and optimize antenna and array architectures (element selection, lattice, feeding networks, beam-forming strategies) to meet RF system goals.

• Own end-to-end RF performance from ADC/DAC through RF front-end to antenna radiation, working closely with RFIC, PA/LNA, and system teams.

• Use EM and RF design tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, AWR, or similar) to simulate element/array performance, mutual coupling, scan loss, and pattern characteristics.

• Collaborate with calibration, software, DSP, ASIC, and validation teams to define system strategies (array calibration, beam equalization, phase/amplitude error mitigation, IFFT gains, and more) and measure on-bench and in-chamber performance.

• Define and maintain antenna specifications and requirements at the module, aperture, and system level.

• Support prototype builds, bring-up, and test campaigns for active antennas, including chamber testing and over-the-air validation.

• Provide DFM and DFT feedback for antenna boards, modules, and test fixtures.

• Write design reports, test summaries, and present results to leadership and cross-functional partners.

• Develop and deploy code to support testing, simulation, and validation of antenna systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

• 3+ years of experience in antenna design, RF system design, or front end design

• Experience in MATLAB or Python

• Experience with one of the mainstream antenna simulation tools (CST, HFSS...)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments

• Experience in phased array development, including antenna, RF system design, and integration

• Ph.D. degree in antenna, EM and related fields

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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 - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually