Lead RF Test & Spacecraft Hardware Engineer

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking an interdisciplinary RF Test System Engineer to own the full lifecycle of RF test systems and hardware development for spacecraft avionics and payload sub-systems. You will lead design validation, calibration, and test automation while collaborating with multiple engineering teams to ensure robust space-grade hardware.

The role requires strong problem solving, ability to operate in ambiguity, and a commitment to high standards. Export control compliance applies for U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience coding in scripting languages such as Python, R, Matlab, or STATA.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems.
• 5+ years of experience designing and integrating test systems for hardware/PCBA validation.
• Experience with RF path loss calibration, measurement uncertainty analysis, and signal chain characterization.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, build, and sustain RF test systems for satellite modems, transceivers, BUCs, LNBs, and ground equipment through design validation, qualification, production and on-orbit support.
• Support hardware and software development activities including RF subsystem design, integration, and characterization.
• Perform RF test system-level path loss calibration, link budget analysis, and end-to-end signal chain verification.
• Own test planning end-to-end: decompose verification requirements into testable specifications, develop test procedures, and lead test readiness reviews.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, firmware, and manufacturing teams on verification strategy.

Skills

Scripting languages (Python, R, Matlab

RF test

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace/CS or related field

Tools

RF measurement equipment

LabVIEW

Calibration procedures

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking an interdisciplinary RF Test System Engineer to own the full lifecycle of RF test systems and hardware development for spacecraft avionics and payload sub-systems. You will lead design validation, calibration, and test automation while collaborating with multiple engineering teams to ensure robust space-grade hardware.

The role requires strong problem solving, ability to operate in ambiguity, and a commitment to high standards. Export control compliance applies for U.S.