Antenna & RF Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is hiring an Antenna & RF Engineer to design, test, and integrate antennas and RF front-ends for space and ground segments.

You will work across EM design tools, RF analysis, and lab validation, from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high-volume antenna design and a strong emphasis on performance validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design.
• Experience on >10GHz antenna designs in consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize antenna and array architectures to meet RF goals.
• Own RF performance from ADC/DAC through front-end to antenna.
• Use EM/RF design tools (HFSS, CST, AWR) to simulate performance.
• Collaborate with calibration, DSP, ASIC, and validation teams to define system strategies.
• Define and maintain antenna specifications at module and system level.
• Support prototype builds, chamber testing, and OTA validation.
• Provide DFM/DFT feedback for antenna boards and fixtures.
• Write design reports and present results to leadership.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

High-speed circuit design

RF design

Antenna system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

AWR

Job description

Job ID: 10517543 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.

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.

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
• - Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design
• - Experience working on >10GHz antenna designs in consumer electronics

Preferred Qualifications

• - Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or 5+ years of analog or RF layout design experience
• - 4+ years of antenna design related to 3G/4G technologies , Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth products experience

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• - Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or 5+ years of analog or RF layout design experience
• - 4+ years of antenna design related to 3G/4G technologies , Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth products experience

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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

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