Hardware Engineer I: Antenna & RF for LEO Payload

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon LEO is building a constellation of satellites to deliver low-latency broadband worldwide. As a Hardware Engineer, you will own antenna blocks, design PoC systems, and collaborate on RF circuitry while leading PCB layout and test campaigns through concept to production.

The role involves hands-on lab work, bring-up of active antennas, and extensive validation across the design lifecycle. We value experience in hardware design, real-time systems, and lab instrumentation, with a path from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• 2+ years hardware design and validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimization of antenna blocks and systems.
• Develop proofs of concept and prototypes for next-gen antennas.
• Collaborate on RF circuitry design with RF team.
• Create automated test systems, fixtures, and factory tests.
• Lead and review PCB layout and bring-up active antennas.

Skills

Hardware design

Real-time systems

System integration

Testing and validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Cadence

Layout tools

Job description

Amazon LEO is building a constellation of satellites to deliver low-latency broadband worldwide. As a Hardware Engineer, you will own antenna blocks, design PoC systems, and collaborate on RF circuitry while leading PCB layout and test campaigns through concept to production.

The role involves hands-on lab work, bring-up of active antennas, and extensive validation across the design lifecycle. We value experience in hardware design, real-time systems, and lab instrumentation, with a path from