Phased-Array Space RF Systems Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a System Development Engineer to drive integration, simulation, and testing of spaceborne phased array systems. You will work with a cross‑functional team to improve test speed, data collection, and root cause analysis, correlating results with end‑to‑end simulations.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience, proficiency in MATLAB/Python/C++, and experience with RF test equipment and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline.
• Coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory.
• Experience in DSP techniques, digital modulation, radio architecture, line‑up analysis, RF system design.

Responsibilities

• Measure, validate, and perform root cause analysis on phased array systems and sub‑systems.
• Interface with standard RF equipment to enable automation and efficient data collection.
• Create and/or modify new software features to enable testing of standard phased array system metrics such as EIRP, EVM, and G/T.
• Act as a liaison with the Leo software team to drive new product requirements based on RF system test needs.
• Perform end‑to‑end modeling, simulation, and analysis of digital phased array systems.

Skills

DSP techniques

Digital modulation

RF system design

Radio architecture

Line-up analysis

Linux/Unix

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline

MS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of work experience

PhD with 2+ years of experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

SystemVue

ADS

LabVIEW

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a System Development Engineer to drive integration, simulation, and testing of spaceborne phased array systems. You will work with a cross‑functional team to improve test speed, data collection, and root cause analysis, correlating results with end‑to‑end simulations.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience, proficiency in MATLAB/Python/C++, and experience with RF test equipment and Linux environments.