Antenna & RF Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon LEO seeks an Antenna Engineer to design, integrate, and characterize antennas and arrays for high-volume deployment. You will work across EM design tools, RF analysis, and lab validation, moving concepts from design to deployment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering with RF/electromagnetics coursework; a Master's is preferred along with 1–2 years of related internship or experience. Equal opportunity employer; US export control rules apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Coursework in RF and electromagnetics.

Responsibilities

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

EM theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

HFSS

CST

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 Engineer, you will design, integrate, and characterize antennas and arrays across multiple domains (phased arrays, reflectors, aperture antennas, and other relevant topologies).

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.

• 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.

• 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 in electrical engineering or equivalent

• Coursework in RF and electromagnetics

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

• 1-2 years Internship or professional experience in RF and/or electromagnetics

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.

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
• parental leave

USA, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually