Amazon PIT RF Engineer Project Kuiper 

United States, Washington, Redmond 

103895845

As a PIT RF Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of various electronic hardware test set-ups in the Payload Integration and Test lab as well as in the field. You will work closely with engineering teams in the specification/design of these test set-ups and the build/procurement of test equipment for Kuiper prototype payload hardware. This is very much a hands-on role, and a successful candidate will have extensive experience in supporting the full development cycles of RF, communications, and space hardware through development, prototyping, and qualification procedures. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Responsibilities· Working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to build out bench-top and rack-mounted test set-ups.
· Building and modifying custom test harnesses, breadboards, and test fixtures in support of payload hardware tests.
· Performing operational tests, system check-outs, and fault isolation on test set-ups, systems, and equipment.
· Assisting in the development of lab processes, equipment scheduling, and work tracking.
· Implementing, validating, and optimizing RF lab set-ups composed of antenna, measurement equipment, and prototype equipment.
· Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
· Working with engineering teams to specify and procure a range of capital equipment to meet program development requirements – including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, network loading, and computing equipment.
· Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.
· Keeping equipment in working order, and maintaining all service and calibration records.
· Establishing lab layouts and facility utilities requirements (power, thermal loads, LN2, GN2).
· Maintaining a safe operating environment, and ensuring the lab is in compliance with OSHA, ESD, Safety, etc.
Export Control Requirement

- 3+ years of experience in the specification, build, set-up, and operation of prototype and flight hardware.
- Operational experience with various test equipment and data acquisition systems, such as Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight, Spirent, and NI test equipment systems.
- Experience with solder alloys including leaded and lead-free.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Proven track record of delivering results on time.

- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing engineering, or related field.
- Experience in operating a prototype test lab, defining test procedures, and handling/process controls for payload, communications, or space flight hardware.
- Experience in lab networking, router, switch setup, configuration, operation, and debugging.