Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Hardware Development, System Development Engineering, alexa and amazon devices

Antenna&RFFront-EndEngineer

$136–235k Redmond, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Antenna & RF Front-End Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC. Skills: Antenna design, RF systems, System integration, Software automation. Design antenna architectures. Optimize antenna architectures”

Industry & Context.

Hardware Development, System Development Engineering, alexa and amazon devices
Problems you'll solve

RF system analysis; System analysis; Error mitigation; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, U. S. national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted refugee, Lawfully admitted asylum

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience leading design automation, Experience programming modern language, Experience with Linux/Unix, Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have

Experience with distributed systems

What You'll Do.

Design antenna architectures

Optimize antenna architectures

Collaborate with RFIC teams

Collaborate with PA/LNA teams

Collaborate with system teams

Simulate element performance

Simulate array performance

Simulate mutual coupling

Simulate pattern characteristics

Collaborate with calibration teams

Collaborate with software teams

Collaborate with DSP teams

Collaborate with ASIC teams

Collaborate with validation teams

Define system strategies

Measure on-bench performance

Measure in-chamber performance

Define antenna specifications

Maintain antenna specifications

Support prototype builds

Support test campaigns

Present results to leadership

Present results to partners

Develop code for testing

Deploy code for testing

Develop code for simulation

Deploy code for simulation

Develop code for validation

Deploy code for validation

Implement RF antennas

Design Front-End systems

Implement Front-End systems

Ensure antenna performance

Define system performance

Collaborate with RF engineers

Collaborate with software engineers

Collaborate with calibration engineers

Collaborate with systems engineers

Affect payload readiness

Affect terminal readiness

Build systems for RF links

Build systems for data collection

Build systems for system analysis

Ensure LEO hardware performs

Own performance lifecycle

Support concept testing

Support product release

Contribute to development frameworks

Contribute to manufacturing support

Contribute to performance validation

Leverage scalable software

Accelerate development

Deliver reliable test systems

Lead design automation

Support infrastructure

Program with modern language

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

RF teams; Systems teams; Calibration teams; Software teams; DSP teams; ASIC teams; Validation teams; Cross-functional partners; RF engineers; Software engineers; Calibration engineers; Systems engineers; Antenna development engineers; DSP development engineers; System development engineers

Communication Scope

Present results; Design reports; Test summaries

Process & Methodology

CI/CD pipelines, Build processes

Full Job Description

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 Systems Engineer supporting the development, test, and design of antenna and RF Front-End, you will design, integrate, and characterize antennas and arrays across multiple domains (phased arrays, reflectors, aperture antennas, and other relevant topologies). You will own “ADC-to-antenna” RF performance, collaborating with RF, systems, and calibration teams to deliver high-performance RF systems and links for both space and ground segments. 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. - Own end-to-end RF performance from ADC/DAC through RF front-end to antenna radiation, working closely with RFIC, PA/LNA, and system teams. - 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. - Collaborate with calibration, software, DSP, ASIC, and validation teams to define system strategies (array calibration, beam equalization, phase/amplitude error mitigation, IFFT gains, and more) and measure on-bench and in-chamber performance. - Define and maintain antenna specifications and requirements at the module, aperture, and system level. - Support prototype builds, bring-up, and test campaigns for active ant

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