--- title: Sr. Communication Systems Engineer at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Sr. Communication Systems Engineer role in Austin, TX. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sr-communication-systems-engineer-at-amazon-01a0ef5d-1846-758d-ad3f-eb26f00be859 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Sr. Communication Systems Engineer in Austin, TX. Pays $159.2K–$215.3K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b500ep.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** | Austin, TX | | **Salary** | $159.2K/yr - $215.3K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 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 $153,000 – $178,000 a year (median $160,000). ## Description 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. Come work at Amazon! The Role: Be part of the team defining the overall communication system and architecture of Leo’s broadband wireless network. This is a unique opportunity to innovate and define groundbreaking wireless technology with few legacy constraints. The team develops and designs the communication system of Leo and analyzes its overall system level performance such as for overall throughput, latency, system availability, packet loss etc. This role in particular will be responsible for leading the effort in integration, verification and testing of the systems especially focused on MAC and higher layer testing. This role will also be responsible developing and testing advanced L1/L2/L3 concept to improve the performance and reliability of the LEO network. This role will also be part of a team and develop simulation tools with particular emphasis on modeling the physical layer aspects such as advanced receiver modeling and abstraction, interference cancellation techniques, FEC abstraction models etc. In this role you will: \- Work within a project team and take the responsibility for the Leo’s communication system design, system integration and verification. \- Work as a part of the team in building a suite of system and network simulation services in Matlab / C++ / Python \- Develop requirements from system level to HW/SW level and define test cases associated with the requirements. \- Identify additional HW and SW that are needed for the purposes of verification and guide the HW/SW development team in the development of these test solutions/tools// \- Work closely with implementation teams to simulate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvements \- Write scripts / code for functions / features required for specific simulation, testing and verification of given RF system EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 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 \- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or experience working in electrical engineering field \- 7+ years of experience in wireless systems design and / or RF design implementation \- Experience in wireless system design and architecture, system integration, RF system analysis \- 7+ years of experience developing code in Matlab, C, C++, or Python, and experience with industry standard coding and regression practices ## Preferred Qualifications \- Experience with information theory and network coding \- Experience with mobile mesh networks \- Experience in modeling and performance analysis of LEO Satellite Networks \- Experience with simulation of RF standards like (4G/5G), 802.11, DVB-S2 / DVB-C, OR similar broadband wireless standards \- Wireless Communications System design and development with emphasis on L1 and L2. \- System level and link level simulation of wireless networks. \- Capacity, performance and interference analysis of wireless networks. \- Development of advanced physical layer and MAC layer techniques for wireless networks. \- Design and understanding of advanced information theory and network coding concepts. \- Design and development physical layer and some MAC layer techniques for high spectral efficiency. \- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills 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. 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