Satellite RF Test & Hardware Engineer (Systems)

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an Interdisciplinary RF Test Engineer to architect, build, and sustain advanced RF test systems for satellite hardware. You will work with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, firmware, and manufacturing teams on verification strategy and production readiness.

You will lead test planning, develop calibration procedures, and optimize yield while troubleshooting issues across the full test chain.

Qualifications

• 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 system BOM-level CAD design including rack layout, cable harness routing, mechanical fixture design, and documentation
• 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
• Develop and maintain calibration procedures, path loss models, and measurement uncertainty budgets for RF test stations
• 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

Skills

Python

R

Matlab

STATA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng / Aerospace Eng / CS

Tools

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal generators

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an Interdisciplinary RF Test Engineer to architect, build, and sustain advanced RF test systems for satellite hardware. You will work with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, firmware, and manufacturing teams on verification strategy and production readiness.

You will lead test planning, develop calibration procedures, and optimize yield while troubleshooting issues across the full test chain.