Antenna Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo Antenna Development
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Amazon Leo is developing a low Earth orbit satellite network to provide internet connectivity in areas without reliable networks. The Antenna Systems Engineer will integrate, simulate, and test space-borne phased array systems, improve test speed and data collection, investigate root causes, and correlate test data with end-to-end system simulations. The role works across disciplines and with the Leo software team to support RF system testing and product requirements.
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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 a System Development Engineer, you will be responsible for integration, simulation, and test of state-of-the-art space borne phased array systems. You will work internally and cross-functionally with a multi-disciplinary team to improve test speed and data collection, perform root cause analysis, and correlate test data with end-to-end system level simulations.
Key job responsibilities
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Measure, validate, and perform root cause analysis on phased array systems and sub-systems
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Interface with standard RF equipment to enable automation and efficient data collection
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Create and/or modify new software features to enable testing of standard phased array system metrics such as EIRP, EVM, and G/T
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Act as a liaison with the Leo software team to drive new product requirements based on RF system test needs
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Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis of digital phased array systems
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
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Measure, validate, and perform root cause analysis on phased array systems and sub-systems
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Interface with standard RF equipment to enable automation and efficient data collection
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Create and/or modify new software features to enable testing of standard phased array system metrics such as EIRP, EVM, and G/T
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Act as a liaison with the Leo software team to drive new product requirements based on RF system test needs
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Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis of digital phased array systems
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
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Coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory
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Experience in DSP techniques, digital modulation, radio architecture, line-up analysis, RF system design
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Coding and scripting skills with demonstrated experience in Matlab/Python/C+- Experience with simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS or LabView
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Experience deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment
Preferred Qualifications
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MS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of work experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
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Experience working with phased arrays, calibration and antenna measurement
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Experience with one of the mainstream antenna simulation tools (CST/HFSS)
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 - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
How this job compares
Set against the 11,696 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$97–160K/yr
- Washington median$129–194K/yr320 salary ranges
- US median$116–190K/yr8,703 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $128K, is 20% below the Washington median midpoint ($161K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Washington.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 373 open Systems Engineer jobs in Washington and 11,696 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Washington
- Amazon (this employer)127 open
- The Boeing Company14 open
- PDS Defense12 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,778 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,476 of the 11,696 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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