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RF Engineer, amazon LEO, Plexus

Amazon

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/20/2026

Compensation

$117,300 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to join the Plexus Team for the Amazon Leo initiative, which aims to provide broadband connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. In this role, the engineer will develop requirements, review designs, and enhance ground test capabilities for the satellite constellation. The position involves influencing decision-makers on RF design processes and collaborating with various engineering teams. The RF Engineer will also validate new software and hardware configurations and troubleshoot RF issues.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of antenna fundamentals and radiation theory
  • Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
  • Knowledge of engineering practices for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle
  • Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems

Responsibilities

  • Perform link budget analysis and select appropriate RF ICs and passive components.
  • Review and optimize PCB schematics and layouts.
  • Use specialized test equipment to validate RF performance from the sub-component to the system level.
  • Validate RF performance and troubleshoot RF issues across various levels.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing test and operations teams to ensure efficient RF performance testing.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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