About this role
Amazon Leo is seeking an RF RAN Systems Engineer to support integration, validation, and characterization of advanced wireless systems, working across RF hardware, wireless protocols, and software-controlled test environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute integration and validation test plans for wireless communication hardware, subsystems, and full communication chains
- Support characterization of RF and communication performance, including waveform quality and end-to-end system metrics
- Operate RF lab equipment and collect/analyze engineering data
- Troubleshoot issues across RF, protocol, software, and hardware domains; contribute to root-cause analysis
- Present concise technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional engineering teams
Technical Overview
Role involves lab-based RF test and verification across 3GPP LTE and 5G NR, with hands-on use of RF instrumentation and scripting for automation. The engineer will collaborate with RF, antenna, systems, software, and test teams to improve validation capability.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level RF engineer with hands-on experience in RF systems, LTE/5G, and lab validation, capable of executing structured test plans across RF hardware and software, and collaborating across RF, systems, and software teams.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringComputer Engineeringor a related technical fieldExperience with RF systemswireless communicationscommunications testor system integrationFamiliarity with 3GPP LTE and/or 5G NR fundamentalsincluding radio proceduresprotocol stack conceptsand network elements such as gNodeB and eNodeBExperience using RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzersoscilloscopessignal generatorsvector network analyzerspower metersExperience collectinganalyzingand presenting engineering test dataExperience with PythonMATLABor similar tools for scriptingautomationor data analysisExperience with troubleshooting technical issues methodically and communicate findings clearly
Nice-to-Have Skills
Master's degree with concentration in RFwireless communicationssignal processingor communication systemsExperience with LTE and/or 5G NR system testingdevice validationprotocol analysisor interoperability testingFamiliarity with wireless logging and analysis tools such as WiresharkQXDMQCATtcpdumpExperience evaluating wireless or RF KPIs such as EVMACLRRSRPRSRQSINRthroughputlatencyjitterpacket lossFamiliarity with IMSVoLTEVoWiFiSIPRTPRTCPExperience working in lab or field test environments involving debuggingdefect trackingand validation reportingFamiliarity with Linux command line environments and script-driven test executionStrong cross-functional communication skills
Tools & Platforms
WiresharkQXDMQCATtcpdumpPythonMATLABLinux
Required Skills
rf engineering3gpp lte5g nrrf lab equipmentspectrum analyzerssignal generatorsoscilloscopesvector network analyzerspower meterspythonmatlablinuxautomationdata analysistroubleshooting
Hard Skills
RF engineering3GPP LTE5G NRRF lab equipmentspectrum analyzerssignal generatorsoscilloscopesvector network analyzerspower metersPythonMATLABLinuxautomationdata analysis
Soft Skills
problem solvingcross-functional collaborationcommunicationdocumentationtrend analysis
Keywords for Your Resume
RF RAN Systems Engineeramazon le orf engineering5g nrltegnodebenodebrf lab equipmentspectrum analyzersvector network analyzerspythonmatlablinuxtest plansvalidationprotocol-driven validation3gppnetwork procedureshardware-software integrationtest datatroubleshooting
Deal Breakers
Lack of Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, Insufficient familiarity with 3GPP LTE or 5G NR fundamentals, No experience with RF lab equipment
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