Lead RF Test Systems Engineer for Spacecraft Avionics

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Sr. RF Test Systems Development Engineer to own the full lifecycle of RF test systems for spacecraft avionics and payloads, from architecture through production integration and on‑orbit support.

You will be the Responsible Engineer for the test set, collaborating across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement in production test capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• 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.
• 3+ years of scripting or programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C, or LabVIEW).
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple technical disciplines in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, build, and sustain RF test systems for satellite payload and avionics units through production and on-orbit support
• 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
• Design and deliver test hardware, fixtures, and tooling that optimize throughput, yield, and fault coverage
• Build quantitative models (test coverage, reliability, throughput) to inform design trade studies and process decisions
• Automate and optimize test processes to meet production rate and first-pass yield targets
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures, lead corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of production test systems
• Occasional travel is required.

Skills

Test system design

Python scripting

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Sr. RF Test Systems Development Engineer to own the full lifecycle of RF test systems for spacecraft avionics and payloads, from architecture through production integration and on‑orbit support.

You will be the Responsible Engineer for the test set, collaborating across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement in production test capabilities.