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Lab Engineer II, Amazon Leo Antenna Development

Amazon Leo logoAmazon Leo$99,400–$160,000/yrRedmond, Washington, USAFull-timePosted 7mo ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship.

About the role

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 Lab Engineer II in the Antenna Development org. you will support development activities for state of the art communication hardware. You will assist in data collection, repairs, and circuit modifications. In addition, you will support maintenance and calibration of antenna lab equipment. You will use your electronics, programming, soldering, and rework skills to help engineers achieve design objectives. You will work on state of the art phased array antenna boards, switching power supplies, and high speed data circuits. You will also assist with thermal testing, RF testing, antenna testing and more.

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 Perform phased array antenna repairs (using soldering equipment) Perform conformal coating repairs Collect RF/Antenna data and help process the data Assist with antenna chamber calibration Train other technicians in advanced repair techniques

Basic qualifications

  • 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience

Preferred qualifications

  • Expert level soldering capability
  • Expert level conformal coating skills
  • Experienced in making 3D printed parts
  • Experienced in BGA repairs
  • Experienced in X-Ray inspection of circuit boards
  • Familiar with avionics/aerospace electronics requirements
  • Experienced in assembling hardware

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 - 99,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Copied from the listing Amazon Leo published, verified 30 Oct 2026.

About Amazon Leo

Amazon's satellite internet constellation, formerly Project Kuiper: satellites, launches, ground stations and the terminals customers use.

Redmond is Amazon's research and development site for its Leo (formerly Kuiper) satellites: 219,000 square feet, opened in 2020, able to build prototype and early satellites too. Source: GeekWire

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