RF Systems Engineering Lead, Direct-to-Device, Amazon Leo
Core
Lead RF systems engineering for direct-to-device satellite connectivity, defining link budgets, requirements, and validation for the service link between satellites and commercial devices.
Role type
Senior IC RF Systems Engineering Lead (Direct-to-Device)
Builds
Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation service links for global connectivity
Domain
Satellite Communications / Cellular / RF Engineering
Required skills
RF link budget analysis, RF requirements definition, RF characterization and validation, RF test planning (lab/chamber/OTA), device RF behavior analysis, regulatory compliance design, RF measurement automation, 3GPP NR/LTE physical layer knowledge, satellite/cellular system architecture
Preferred skills
Phased-array antennas, digital beamforming, mobile satellite service spectrum regulations, RF test automation tools
Technologies
Signal generators, analyzers, network analyzers, channel emulators, anechoic chambers, GNSS, Wi-Fi
Responsibilities
Own RF system performance including link budgets and interference analysis; Define RF system requirements across payload, beamforming, and devices; Lead RF characterization and validation of payload and beamforming; Define and lead RF test plans from lab to on-orbit; Analyze device RF behavior on commercial phones; Provide RF design inputs for regulatory compliance; Develop RF measurement methods and automation tools; Act as subject matter expert for RF systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC