Antenna & RF Engineer, Amazon Leo
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Amazon scores A on the Alion truth index.
Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
As an Antenna Engineer, you will design, integrate, and characterize antennas and arrays across multiple domains (phased arrays, reflectors, aperture antennas, and other relevant topologies).
You’ll split your time between EM design tools, RF system analysis, and lab validation, working on high volume antenna design from concept to deployment.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and optimize antenna and array architectures (element selection, lattice, feeding networks, beam-forming strategies) to meet RF system goals.
- Use EM and RF design tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, AWR, or similar) to simulate element/array performance, mutual coupling, scan loss, and pattern characteristics.
- Support prototype builds, bring-up, and test campaigns for active antennas, including chamber testing and over-the-air validation.
- Provide DFM and DFT feedback for antenna boards, modules, and test fixtures.
- Write design reports, test summaries, and present results to leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Develop and deploy code to support testing, simulation, and validation of antenna 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.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Coursework in RF and electromagnetics
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 1-2 years Internship or professional experience in RF and/or electromagnetics
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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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