RF Test Systems Development Engineer (HW), Avionics Verification Test (AVT) - Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Come work at Amazon! Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design.

The Sr. RF Test Development Engineer will develop, test, and integrate complex electronic test systems and electronic hardware units which support spacecraft flight programs. This individual will act as a responsible engineer (RE) of the test set for a RF spacecraft unit or sub-system on the payload. The ideal candidate will be responsible for electronic hardware development including architecture design, detailed design, performing briefings / reviews, hardware test, production-site integration, and post-delivery support.

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

• Architect, design / develop, and build complex RF test systems for space units and sub-systems for the payload
• Lead the development and execution of test procedures and test plans
• Collaborate with test-software developers, flight unit software developers, and electrical engineering PCBA designers on test planning activities
• Lead, prepare, and conduct test readiness reviews with stakeholders and program leadership

A day in the life

The Sr. RF Test Development Engineer will be a member of the hardware validation team with responsibilities for developing hardware test fixtures and test automation for validation of various avionics and payload subsystems. This is a cross-functional role requiring constant interaction with multiple HW / SW design teams and end-users. You will define the architecture and roadmaps for design and implementation of test sets and electrical test equipment. You will be focused on driving automation and optimization of test processes.

About the team

Avionics and Verification Test team is responsible for developing / designing, building, delivering, and supporting complex test sets for space avionics units, payload units, and subsystems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016)

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000 / year in our 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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.