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Manager, Payload and Terminals Lab, Leo Antennas and CT

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Hybrid (Redmond)$175.1k - $236.9kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Manager of the Payload and Terminals Lab team for Amazon Leo, leading hardware and test experts in prototyping and validating spaceborne antennas and customer terminals across R&D and production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of hardware and test experts who prototype and validate spaceborne antennas and customer terminals across R&D and production phases.
  • Over-the-air (OTA) test infrastructure — design and build anechoic chambers and near-field scanners for antenna characterization and validation.
  • Hardware prototyping capability — stand up and maintain prototyping equipment, software tools, rework stations, and inspection cameras for rapid design iteration.
  • HW test benches — configure and operate Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Signal Analyzers for RF performance testing.
  • R&D prototype build and test — build functional prototypes and execute test campaigns to support R&D development.
  • Spaceborne payload and customer terminal verification — lead test and verification activities at each stage of the product lifecycle; generate test reports and deliver analysis for development and production decisions.
  • Antenna test and calibration hardware — design and develop custom hardware solutions for scalable antenna test and calibration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a combination of people and technical leadership
  • 1+ year of experience building and operating technical labs in an R&D environment
  • 10+ years of experience in product development, software and hardware

Skills

Required:Leadership and people managementLab operations and setupAnechoic chamber/OTA testingRF testing hardware

Benefits

  • Base salary range listed: USA, WA, Redmond - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually
  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions), Life & AD&D insurance, option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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