Hardware Development Engineer, Antenna

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Redmond is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer on the Antenna team to contribute to phased array antenna systems for satellites and customer terminals, from concept to production.

You will design PCBs, antennas, high-speed RF circuitry, and implement basic signaling algorithms while working with silicon, software, mechanical, and avionics teams to ensure hardware interoperability; you will also coordinate with vendors for parts and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware development for satellite/RF systems.
• Ability to design PCBs and antennas and interface with software/hardware teams.
• Familiarity with lab testing and prototype bring-up processes.

Responsibilities

• Design PCBs, antennas, high-speed RF circuitry, and test fixtures.
• Develop basic signaling/ control algorithms interacting with hardware.
• Conduct lab bring-up, testing, and optimization of phased array prototypes.
• Collaborate with silicon, software, mechanical, and avionics teams for interoperability.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to manage parts and production schedules.

Skills

Hardware design

PCB design

Antenna systems

RF circuitry

Firmware basics

Lab testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor coordination

Job 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.

Join a dynamic team building next-generation satellite communications hardware. As a Hardware Development Engineer on the Antenna team, you will contribute directly to the lifecycle of phased array antenna systems for satellites and customer terminals—from initial concept to hardware production.

What You Will Do

• Hardware Design: Assist in designing printed circuit boards (PCBs), antennas, high-speed digital/RF circuitry, and custom test fixtures.
• Firmware & Algorithms: Develop and implement basic signaling and control algorithms to interface directly with hardware components.
• Lab Testing & Optimization: Participate in bringing up, testing, and optimizing phased array antenna prototypes in a lab environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with silicon, software, mechanical, and avionics teams to ensure seamless hardware interoperability.
• Vendor Operations: Coordinate with third-party vendors and equipment suppliers to manage part procurement and support smooth production schedules.

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.