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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
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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.

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