Manager, Payload and Terminals Lab, Leo Antennas and CT

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Manager of the Payload and Terminals Lab to lead a team that prototypes and validates spaceborne antennas and customer terminals across research and production stages.

You will oversee OTA test infrastructure, hardware prototyping, test benches, and R&D prototype builds, driving verification and decision-making throughout the product lifecycle. Base salary in Redmond, WA ranges with RSUs and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a combination of people and technical leadership
• 1+ year of experience building and operating technical labs in R&D environment
• 10+ years of experience in product development, SW and HW

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hardware and test experts to prototype and validate spaceborne antennas and customer terminals across R&D and production.
• Design and build OTA test infrastructure including anechoic chambers and near-field scanners for antenna characterization.
• Configure and operate hardware test benches with Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Signal Analyzers for RF testing.
• Direct spaceborne payload and customer terminal verification, generating test reports to inform development and production decisions.
• Lead test and verification at each product lifecycle stage; develop custom antenna test hardware at scale.

Skills

People leadership

Technical leadership

Lab operations

Product development (HW/SW)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/EE or related field

Graduate degree in relevant field

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities
As Manager of the Payload and Terminals Lab team, you will build and lead a team of hardware and test experts who prototype and validate spaceborne antennas and customer terminals across Research and Development (R&D) and production phases.

You will direct the following capabilities:

• Over-the-air (OTA) test infrastructure — Design and build anechoic chambers and near-field scanners to support antenna characterization and validation.
• Hardware (HW) prototyping capability — Stand up and maintain prototyping equipment, software (SW) tools, rework stations, and inspection cameras to enable rapid design iteration.
• HW test benches — Configure and operate Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Signal Analyzers for RF performance testing.
• R&D prototype build and test — Build functional prototypes and execute test campaigns that directly support R&D development efforts.
• Spaceborne payload and customer terminal verification — Lead test and verification activities at each stage of the product lifecycle; generate test reports and deliver analysis that informs development and production decisions.
• Antenna test and calibration hardware — Design and develop custom hardware solutions that enable antenna test and calibration at scale.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a combination of people and technical leadership
• 1+ year of experience building and operating technical labs in R&D environment
• 10+ years of experience in product development, SW and HW

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in relevant field
• Experience in ground up development of test solutions
• Development experience in Satcom industry

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Redmond - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually