Manager, RF Hardware, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 3130046 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low‑latency, high‑speed broadband connectivity to underserved and underserved communities around the world. Come work at Amazon Responsibilities Lead a team of RF engineers to develop, qualify, and produce millimeter‑wave high‑performance space flight hardware Drive hardware designs forward and ensure successful release Own delivery of subsystems to various internal customers and sustain the delivered hardware Manage inter‑dependencies with other teams to ensure tight alignment for successful subsystem deliveries. Work with test team to ensure automation and test execution is ready and available for use. Identify issues and gaps and drive them to closure. Provide clear and concise reporting to upper management. Organize, plan, and execute hardware bring‑up, DVT, qualification, and reliability campaigns. Lead hardware and software integration efforts. Derive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks Evaluate systems and direct design modifications. Be responsible for generating, reviewing, and implementing engineering change orders. Troubleshoot and repair circuits and fixtures. Establish and maintain support schedules and response protocols for RF transceiver systems, ensuring continuous technical coverage during manufacturing, satellite testing, and on‑orbit operations. Key job responsibilities Work cross‑functionally on collaboration to fluently engage with diverse engineering disciplines, effectively advocate for RF system requirements, and ensure alignment for overall system success. Lead the team in the design of high‑performance Ka‑Band, Q‑Band, and V‑Band frequency converters, LNAs, and SSPAs. Develop microwave and millimeter‑wave RF hardware requirements and end‑to‑end system test plans. Work closely with cross‑functional organizations to define DVT, Qualification, reliability, and production test requirements. Develop, design, and test high‑power RF/microwave components, subsystems, and systems. Derive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks/circuits. Perform root cause analysis on products, technical problems, processes, and documentation. Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architectural definition. Participate in subsystem design and prototyping, schematic capture, prototype bring‑up and debugging, hardware bug tracking, functional verification, and signal characterization. Evaluate and characterize new technology, prototypes, and RF components. Support manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF avionics components and systems. Coordinate schedule and cost forecasting with the project manager and program manager. Direct design engineering personnel in design and development. Evaluate systems and direct design modifications. Be responsible for generating, reviewing, and implementing engineering change orders. Troubleshoot and repair circuits and fixtures. 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. Location, Travel, Physical requirements This position is in Redmond, WA or San Diego, CA. Some travel, both domestic and international, will be required (up to 30%). This position requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. Basic Qualifications Experience in engineering team management Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or experience working in electrical engineering field Experience coordinating amongst diverse disciplines (software, production, reliability) to drive full‑lifecycle system development Experience with RF/microwave design expertise in power, low‑noise and driver amplifier design for commercial or military communications receivers, transmitters and sub‑systems up to V‑band Experience with analog, digital and mixed‑mode circuit design and layout Ability to plan, direct, and manage project work Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering and 10 years of industry experience in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory Management experience of a team of RF/microwave engineers Experience performing analysis and simulation of communication systems including link budgets Thorough understanding of RF passive and active components and circuitry Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, forward error correcting codes (FEC), single and multi‑carrier techniques, modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM, OFDM Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR Microwave Office Experience with the design and integration of RF systems consisting of radio transmitters and receivers, LNAs, PAs, couplers, filters, etc. Experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers Experience mentoring engineers in engineering best‑practices and domain‑specific technical principles Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Compensation and benefits Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $135,900/year in the lowest geographic market up to $234,900/year in the highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via the internal or external career site. 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