RF Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Payload I&T Engineer to integrate and test payload features for the Kuiper satellites, ground gateway, and customer terminals. You will verify end-to-end performance, troubleshoot issues in lab settings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable satellite service.

The role involves defining test plans, executing and optimizing tests, and reporting results to support on-orbit operations. A senior member will mentor others in lab and field environments.

Qualifications

• Hons or degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in SATCOM, satellite communications, cellular systems, or RF networking.
• Hands-on experience with lab testbeds and system integration environments.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and RF issues.
• Linux admin, networking protocols, and RF lab equipment configuration.
• End-to-end system integration and performance testing.
• Experience with Python or similar for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and test payload features for Kuiper satellites, ground gateway, and customer terminals.
• Verify and validate the payload and ground service end-to-end performance.
• Define, execute, optimize tests; report data and reproduce on-orbit issues in lab.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.

Skills

SATCOM experience

Python scripting

Lab/testbed automation

RF troubleshooting

Linux networking

End-to-end testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VNA

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal generators

Test automation tooling

AWS services

Job description

Description

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.

Come work at Amazon!

As a Payload I&T Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Kuiper satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals.

You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary team to support both lab payload testing and troubleshooting and reproducing on-orbit issues in the lab. This will include test definition, execution, optimization and reporting of test data. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

As a senior member of the Payload Integration and Test team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the satellite payload including the ground gateway and customer terminals. This includes everything from integrating new features in lab with test equipment to getting features working end to end including ground service with the expected performance.

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or

national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the

U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of experience in SATCOM, satellite communications, cellular systems, or related RF and networking environments.

• Hands-on experience building, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex laboratory testbeds or system integration environments.

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, networking, and RF issues in integrated test environments.

• Experience with Linux system administration, networking protocols, and RF laboratory equipment configuration.

• Experience performing end-to-end system integration, functional verification, and performance testing.

• Experience developing scripts or automation using Python or similar programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Experience deploying and operating SATCOM test venues, satellite ground systems, and customer terminal integration environments.

• Experience maintaining high availability of laboratory infrastructure, including proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.

• Experience with RF laboratory equipment, including VNA, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VLANs, and Linux networking troubleshooting.

• Experience with test automation, equipment control, infrastructure monitoring, and operational tooling using Python.

• Experience with AWS services, cloud networking, and remotely managed test infrastructure.

• Experience troubleshooting end-to‑end performance issues involving throughput, packet loss, latency, and connectivity across RF and IP networks.

• Experience collaborating with hardware, software, systems engineering teams, and equipment vendors to resolve integration and operational issues.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, CA, San Diego - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually