Senior RF Test Systems Architect – Space Payloads

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is building a cutting-edge RF test systems group for satellite payloads and avionics. You will own the full lifecycle of test systems from architecture to production integration and on-orbit support, interacting with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes handling ambiguity, driving continuous improvement, and delivering scalable test solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems.
• 5+ years designing and integrating test systems for hardware/PCBA validation.
• 3+ years of scripting or programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C, or LabVIEW).
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple technical disciplines in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, build, and sustain RF test systems for satellite payload and avionics units through production and on-orbit support.
• 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.
• 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

Test system integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

RF test mindset

Education

Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

PCB/CCA basics

Python/MATLAB/C/LabVIEW

Job description

Amazon Leo is building a cutting-edge RF test systems group for satellite payloads and avionics. You will own the full lifecycle of test systems from architecture to production integration and on-orbit support, interacting with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes handling ambiguity, driving continuous improvement, and delivering scalable test solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.