RF Comms Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Amazon Leo
Core
Define and test high-throughput wireless solutions for next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, focusing on system integration, debugging, and 3GPP conformance testing for satellite-to-ground networks.
Role type
Senior IC RF Comms Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Builds
State-of-the-art satellite communication systems with advanced PHY/MAC and beamforming radio capabilities
Domain
Satellite communications, wireless systems, 3GPP standards, LEO constellations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF lab equipment operation, system integration, debugging, 3GPP conformance testing, link budget analysis, OFDM/MIMO understanding, wireless synchronization, signal processing, scripting (Python/bash), RF/IF configuration, spectrum analyzer usage, channel emulator knowledge
Preferred skills
MATLAB/C/C++ modeling, test automation setup, end-to-end network architecture knowledge, 3GPP NTN/ORAN expertise, LTE/5G/6G protocol knowledge, IP/TCP/UDP/HTTP analysis, Agile/TDD/CI/Git processes, wireless synchronization parameter sensing, low-power design, carrier-grade system building
Technologies
Linux, Python, bash, MATLAB, C/C++, Wireshark, Specan, siggen, scope, frequency counter, attenuators, channel emulator, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
Responsibilities
Architect and execute 3GPP-based testing for satellite-to-ground networks; collaborate across disciplines (PHY, RF, digital beamforming, antenna, MAC, firmware) for seamless integration; characterize performance, analyze data, and root-cause system-level issues; trade link budgets and verify RF line-up for payloads; work in lab environments to debug power, clock, RF, air, and network components; contribute development-test bring-up procedures; work cross-functionally with RF, ASIC, SW, Comsys, Testbed teams, and vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
