--- title: RF Test Engineer, Leo at Amazon in San Diego, CA description: Amazon is hiring for the RF Test Engineer, Leo role in San Diego, CA. Pays $129.2K–$174.8K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/rf-test-engineer-leo-at-amazon-01a17e59-7b39-7cf5-ad25-cc3f8788f9de date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as RF Test Engineer, Leo in San Diego, CA. Pays $129.2K–$174.8K per year. Full-time role. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7p7vxk.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | San Diego, CA | | **Salary** | $129.2K/yr - $174.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $146,000 – $187,000 a year (median $162,000). ## Description 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. Come work at Amazon! As a Payload I&T Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Kuiper satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary team to support both lab payload testing and troubleshooting and reproducing on-orbit issues in the lab. This will include test definition, execution, optimization and reporting of test data. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As a senior member of the Payload Integration and Test team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the satellite payload including the ground gateway and customer terminals. This includes everything from integrating new features in lab with test equipment to getting features working end to end including ground service with the expected performance. 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 in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience \- 5+ years of experience in SATCOM, satellite communications, cellular systems, or related RF and networking environments. \- Hands-on experience building, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex laboratory testbeds or system integration environments. \- Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, networking, and RF issues in integrated test environments. \- Experience with Linux system administration, networking protocols, and RF laboratory equipment configuration. \- Experience performing end-to-end system integration, functional verification, and performance testing. \- Experience developing scripts or automation using Python or similar programming languages. ## Preferred Qualifications \- Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. \- Experience deploying and operating SATCOM test venues, satellite ground systems, and customer terminal integration environments. \- Experience maintaining high availability of laboratory infrastructure, including proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis. \- Experience with RF laboratory equipment, including VNA, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators. \- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VLANs, and Linux networking troubleshooting. \- Experience with test automation, equipment control, infrastructure monitoring, and operational tooling using Python. \- Experience with AWS services, cloud networking, and remotely managed test infrastructure. \- Experience troubleshooting end-to-end performance issues involving throughput, packet loss, latency, and connectivity across RF and IP networks. \- Experience collaborating with hardware, software, systems engineering teams, and equipment vendors to resolve integration and operational issues. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 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 . USA, CA, San Diego - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually ## Skills - Equipment Maintenance - High Availability Systems - Amazon Web Services - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp) - Linux Networking - Electrical Grounding - Test Data Management - Systems Engineering - Python - Satellite Communications - Power Meter - System Monitoring - Automation - Root Cause Analysis - Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan) - Linux System Administration - Infrastructure Monitoring - Commissioning - UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - Spectrum Analyzer - Test Equipment - Laboratory Equipment - Automated Testing - Performance Testing - Payload Integration - Computer Engineering - Systems Integration - Computer Science - Integration and Test Engineering - Cloud Networking - Export Control Compliance - Domain Name System - Verification And Validation - Electrical Engineering - Transmission Control Protocol (Tcp) - TCP/IP - Test Infrastructure ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electronics Test Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/electronics-test-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63042 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20341 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15020 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63042 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20341 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15020 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)