Senior RF & Wireless Systems Engineer, LEO Satellite

Amazon Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems is seeking a Sr. RF and Wireless Systems Engineer in San Diego to define RF architecture, design line-ups for Leo RFICs, and drive system-level performance through RF impairment modeling and calibration.

You will collaborate with RFIC, firmware, software, and test teams to deliver high-throughput, low-power wireless solutions for space-based terminals. The role emphasizes end-to-end RF design, lab validation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet stringent

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in RF architectures and low-power RFIC/ASIC design.
• Experience with RF impairment estimation and compensation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end RF architecture and line-up design for Leo RFICs and phased array systems.
• Define RF specifications and performance requirements for custom ASIC development.
• Simulate and characterize RF impairments and their impact on the system.
• Review RFIC designs for compliance with system targets.
• Research and implement calibration and correction algorithms for RF front-end impairments.
• Involve in lab validation plans for post-silicon RF characterization.
• Identify and resolve RF performance bottlenecks through measurements and analysis.
• Balance power, cost, and throughput to meet product requirements.
• Support ASIC production data reviews to drive yield improvements with manufacturing.

Skills

RF architecture

RFIC design

DSP for RF

MATLAB

ADS

Python

C/C++

lab equipment

RF impairment modeling

mmWave

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Vector spectrum analyzer

Signal generators

High-speed oscilloscope

Job description

Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems is seeking a Sr. RF and Wireless Systems Engineer in San Diego to define RF architecture, design line-ups for Leo RFICs, and drive system-level performance through RF impairment modeling and calibration.

You will collaborate with RFIC, firmware, software, and test teams to deliver high-throughput, low-power wireless solutions for space-based terminals. The role emphasizes end-to-end RF design, lab validation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet stringent