RF System Analyst, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 184,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon LEO is building a global satellite-based broadband system. As an RF System Analyst, you will define and verify RF performance across terminal and satellite systems, from antenna models to MAC, implementing link models and automating analyses.

You will collaborate with hardware teams, write model code, and validate results in lab, contributing to documentation and tools. This role requires hands-on modelling, lab validation, and a passion for first-principles design.

Qualifications

• Experience automating and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, or C++.
• Strong Linux/Unix experience.
• Experience with CI/CD build pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain link budget and RF system models for key use cases (mobility, fixed, enterprise, gateway, etc.).
• Run sensitivity and corner analyses to understand performance margins and drive design tradeoffs.
• Help define RF system KPIs and integrate them into automated analysis/reporting pipelines.
• Build and maintain simulation scripts and tooling (Python/Matlab, SystemVue/ADS, CST/HFSS) to support architecture reviews.
• Partner with antenna, RFIC, and baseband teams to ensure models reflect implementation constraints (e.g., quantization, phase/amplitude errors, calibration residuals).
• Support test plan definition for lab/field campaigns that validate system models.
• Analyze measured data, compare against predicted performance, and propose corrective actions or model updates.
• Contribute to internal documentation, tooling guidelines, and “how-to” references for system modeling.

Skills

Python

Ruby

Golang

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Linux

CI/CD

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 RF System Analyst, you will help define and verify the performance of our RF systems and phased arrays across different customer terminal and satellite RF systems from antenna and link models to MAC. You’ll implement link and system models, run parametric studies, design RF filters and antennas, and work with hardware and firmware teams to align real-world behavior with the models.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing analysis and link model code, building models from first principles, and then walking into the lab to see those models validated on hardware.

Key job responsibilities

• Implement and maintain link budget and RF system models for key use cases (mobility, fixed, enterprise, gateway, etc.).

• Run sensitivity and corner analyses to understand performance margins and drive design tradeoffs.

• Help define RF system KPIs and integrate them into automated analysis/reporting pipelines.

• Build and maintain simulation scripts and tooling (Python/Matlab, SystemVue/ADS, CST/HFSS) to support architecture reviews.

• Partner with antenna, RFIC, and baseband teams to ensure models accurately reflect implementation constraints (e.g., quantization, phase/amplitude errors, calibration residuals).

• Support test plan definition for lab/field campaigns that validate system models.

• Analyze measured data, compare against predicted performance, and propose corrective actions or model updates.

• Contribute to internal documentation, tooling guidelines, and “how-to” references for system modeling.

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.

A day in the life

You will design and implement RF Systems and designs that will then be implemented and validated using Leo's satellite and CT network. You'll work with some of the worlds top phased array engineers and develop systems and processes that lead to true innovation and delivered products.

About the team

You’ll be part of the same Phased Array Antenna and Systems organization. We are a multi-disciplinary group of systems, RF, antenna, EMI/EMC, software, and test engineers who jointly own the end-to-end RF performance of the LEO system, Design the phased arrays from nothing to high volume product, and design from ADC to antenna and back. We value engineers who can dive deep into data, collaborate across domains, and move quickly from models to measured results.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure

• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust

• Experience with Linux/Unix

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale

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 - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually