Senior RF & Beamforming Engineer for LEO Satellite

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a senior technical contributor to define and bring-up high-throughput wireless satellite systems. You will work across PHY/MAC and RF teams to meet 3GPP standards and drive conformance testing for satellite-to-ground links.

The role requires deep expertise in RF lab bring-up, FPGA verification, and scripting in Python/Linux, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and vendors. Relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in L1/L2 or beamforming.
• Experience with RF lab bring-up, test, and integration.
• FPGA verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead bring-up, integration, and debugging of PHY/MAC and beamforming RF systems.
• Define 3GPP-based testing and conformance for satellite-ground links.
• Collaborate across PHY, RF, MAC, firmware, and tests teams for integration.
• Analyze performance and debug system-wide issues in lab environments.

Skills

3GPP NTN knowledge

ORAN knowledge

FPGA verification

RF lab equipment

Python scripting

MATLAB/C/C++

Linux

Beamforming

Satellite comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Channel emulators

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Wireshark

Lab equipment

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a senior technical contributor to define and bring-up high-throughput wireless satellite systems. You will work across PHY/MAC and RF teams to meet 3GPP standards and drive conformance testing for satellite-to-ground links.

The role requires deep expertise in RF lab bring-up, FPGA verification, and scripting in Python/Linux, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and vendors. Relocation not specified.