Sr. Payload Integration & Test RF Communications System Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 151,200 - 204,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sr. Payload Integration & Test RF Communications System Engineer in Austin, TX. The role includes overseeing RF systems for a satellite project while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include experience in large-scale infrastructure design, programming proficiency, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a high bandwidth, low earth orbit communications satellite constellation.
• Document expectations and provide quick feedback to improve performance.
• Collaborate with technical teams to validate system-level operations.
• Define test plans and procedures for satellite testing based on identified requirements.
• Implement and optimize RF lab set-ups and analyze RF link budgets.
• Interpret test results, troubleshoot issues.
• Shepherd payload subsystems through test campaigns.

Skills

Experience leading design of large-scale infrastructure

Programming in Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust

Experience with Linux/Unix

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Sr. Payload Integration & Test RF Communications System Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low‑latency, high‑speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

As a Sr. PIT RF Communications System Payload Integration and Test Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross‑disciplinary team to design and test innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Amazon Leo’s inter‑disciplinary team and engage third‑party suppliers to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

As a member of the Payload Integration and Test team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the entire wireless system composed of multiple wireless components, including testing, analyzing, and optimizing RF systems from baseband modems to RF transceivers to phased‑array antennas.

Responsibilities

• Work within a project team and take responsibility for a high bandwidth, low earth orbit communications satellite constellation.
• Deep dive into component and subsystem designs to document expectations, evaluate tests, remedy test failures, and provide quick feedback to improve performance.
• Collaborate with diverse technical teams such as software, mechanical, modem, and compliance teams to validate expectations for system‑level and network‑level operations, from concept through execution.
• Integrate the end‑to‑end RF communications system and meet with customers internally and externally to select components.
• Define test plans and procedures for lab and RF chamber testing based on identified requirements for subsystems and the overall system.
• Define test plans and procedures for on‑orbit payload verification or satellite testing based on identified requirements.
• Analyze and mitigate potential self‑interference and other system interference issues.
• Implement, validate, and optimize RF lab set‑ups composed of antenna, measurement equipment, and prototype equipment; analyze RF link budget / line‑up for test set‑ups and the deployed system.
• Configure test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
• Meet with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.
• Interpret test results, troubleshoot issues, perform root‑cause analysis for any test failures.
• Document test results, test coverage, and other KPI metrics; communicate status and issues effectively with developers and managers.
• Shepherd payload subsystems through test campaigns throughout the development lifecycle, from concept to implementation to integration.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large‑scale infrastructure.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

EEO Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $151,200.00 – $204,600.00 USD annually. The Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans), EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location

USA, TX, Austin