Senior Phased Array Architect, Payload Phased Array Systems
Base salary $137,300 to $185,700
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Redmond, WA
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- LocationRedmond, WA
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About this job
Amazon Leo 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.
As a Senior Phased Array Architect, you will lead critical efforts to design and deliver next-generation antenna systems that will redefine how people connect to the internet. you will:
- Define and lead the architectural vision for advanced phased array antenna systems, ensuring they align with performance, scalability, and reliability goals.
- Serve as the technical authority on phased array systems, providing strategic input on program decisions and long-term technology roadmaps.
- Drive system-level design and optimization, creating blueprints that guide RF, digital, and hardware teams across the organization.
- Oversee system integration, ensuring seamless interaction between phased array systems, RF front-ends, and digital beamforming architectures.
- Guide cross-functional teams—including RF, software, and systems engineers—to implement designs that meet stringent performance, power, and thermal targets.
- Collaborate with product management, supply chain, and operations to ensure architectural decisions align with business goals and production realities.
- Set architectural direction for manufacturability and testability, ensuring designs are robust, scalable, and ready for high-volume production.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, cultivating a team culture of technical excellence and innovation.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- 7+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products and projects on tight deadlines
- Experience in phased array design principles, including beamforming, steering, and calibration.
- Experience with RF front-end design, high-speed digital systems, and signal integrity.
- Experience with system modeling tools and architectural design methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience in Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations, Space Communications or related industry
- Experience in wireless system design and architecture, system integration, and RF system analysis
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with EM simulation tools (e.g., CST, HFSS, ADS) and system-level modeling platforms.
- Knowledge of at least one modern programming or scripting language such as C, C++, Python, or MATLAB
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon Leo · View original posting (opens in new tab)
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Phased Array Architect, Payload Phased Array Systems (this listing) | $137,300 - $185,700 |
| Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Leo OISL | $137,300 - $185,700 |
| Lead Quality CMM Programmer, Amazon Leo - Quality Receiving | $137,300 - $185,700 |
| Senior Certification Aviation Engineer, Amazon Leo | $137,300 - $185,700 |
| Sr. Component Engineer, Amazon Leo, Electronic Supply Chain | $137,300 - $185,700 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo | $137,300 - $185,700 |
| Sr. RF Test Systems Development Engineer, Avionics Verification and Test, Amazon Leo | $137,300 - $185,700 |
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- 2026-07-29
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USA, WA, Redmond - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
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