Phased-Array Antenna Engineer, Payload Systems

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 96,600 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Redmond is seeking a Phased Array Systems Engineer for the Payload Antennas team. You will design and optimize phased array antenna blocks, collaborate with RF teams, and build proof‑of‑concept systems.

You will lead PCB layout reviews, design automated test systems, and work with RF, software, and systems engineers to integrate and optimize the entire antenna system for high‑volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment, including power meters, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes.
• Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, antenna design or related systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize key blocks within our advanced phased array antenna systems.
• Collaborate with RF teams to develop RF circuitry that powers our phased arrays.
• Build and test proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of antennas.
• Lead and review PCB layout to ensure our designs are high-performing and manufacturable.
• Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test procedures to validate antenna performance.
• Conduct bring-up and test campaigns to verify our antennas meet performance targets.
• Work closely with RF, software, and systems engineers to integrate and optimize the entire antenna system.
• Partner with supply chain and production teams to prepare designs for high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

RF measurement equipment

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

High-speed circuit design

Antenna design

Programming (C/C++/Python/MATLAB)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CST/HFSS/ADS

Vector network analyzers / spectrum analyzers

Job description

Amazon in Redmond is seeking a Phased Array Systems Engineer for the Payload Antennas team. You will design and optimize phased array antenna blocks, collaborate with RF teams, and build proof‑of‑concept systems.

You will lead PCB layout reviews, design automated test systems, and work with RF, software, and systems engineers to integrate and optimize the entire antenna system for high‑volume manufacturing.