Sr. RF Test Systems Development Engineer, Avionics Verification and Test, Amazon Leo

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 137,300 - 185,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Sr. RF Test Systems Development Engineer to manage the lifecycle of RF test systems in Redmond. Responsibilities include designing test systems for satellite payload and avionics, automating test processes, and ensuring efficient production.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in developing test plans, designing hardware, and collaborating with diverse engineering teams. A competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits are part of the package at Amazon.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and executing test plans for aerospace or electronics systems.
• Experience designing and integrating test systems for hardware/PCBA validation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and sustain RF test systems for satellite payload and avionics.
• Drive test planning and lead test readiness reviews.
• Automate and optimize test processes to meet production targets.

Skills

RF measurement equipment

Scripting or programming (Python, MATLAB, C, LabVIEW)

Functional specifications and test plans

Communication across multiple technical disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal generators

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

As an Amazon Leo Satellite Sr. RF Test Systems Development Engineer, you will own the full lifecycle of complex RF test systems for spacecraft avionics and payload sub-systems — from architecture and design through production integration and post-delivery support. You will serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for your test set, operating at the intersection of hardware design, test automation, and high-rate manufacturing.

You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve. We want individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats, and work in a highly collaborative environment.

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.

Key job 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

A day in the life

Our time is balanced between critical support/improvement of an existing factory process and designing future systems. This can be hands‑on support troubleshooting test systems or working to align teams around future needs, employing engineering best practices and tools.

The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on exciting new responsibilities to ensure project success. Expect to address complex problems by diving deep into the data, identifying the scope of the issue, and creating innovative and functional solutions.

About the team

This Interdisciplinary Engineer will be a member of the Avionics Verification & Test team working within the wider Satellite Vehicle Engineering team. This highly collaborative group of engineers has a diverse range of backgrounds and knowledge and works to build scalable and reliable test automation solutions to ensure reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space.

The team’s responsibilities include process development, test hardware and software development, and test execution supporting our 24/7 satellite manufacturing factory.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Experience with RF measurement equipment, including: power meters, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems
• 5 + years of experience 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• 10+ year of experience with hands‑on experience with RF sub‑systems, PCBA's, power supplies, IMUs, sensors, or high‑speed signal characterization
• Experience in development of test plans and protocols related to established space hardware test standards (GEVS / SMC‑S‑016)
• Experience bridging technical gaps across engineering disciplines and implementing data‑driven process improvements.
• Experience with PCB/CCA design, schematic capture, Design for Test (DFT), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, hardware validation, and configuration control.
• Experience with software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (NI, Python, C/C++, LabVIEW) and software development practices (source control, code reviews, CI/CD)
• Track record of presenting design reviews and delivering final performance data packages to internal and external stakeholders

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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your 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 option for 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.

USA, WA, REDMOND - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually