Senior RF Test Engineer - Satellite Payload I&T

Amazon Inc.; 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

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.