Lead RF /EMC Systems Engineer, Wireless Connectivity

Company: Amazon Lab126
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create? The Role: As an RF/EMC Systems Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and test. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. As part of the RF/EMC Systems Integration team, you will be responsible for wireless design and integration at Lab126. This includes the development and optimization of various wireless technologies including Wi-Fi, BT, Lora , LTE and other IoT technologies. In this role you will: - Work within a project team and take responsibility for the WiFi, BT implementation - Meet with vendors and technology suppliers to select components - Simulate, implement, validate and optimize RF circuits (including schematic capture and PCB layout) - Perform multi-radio coexistence mitigation (including RF link budget planning and issue debugging) - Perform simulations for RF design and desense mitigation (3D EM and circuit level simulations) - Support radiated manufacturing test and defects in the factory - Work with EE , mechanical engineering, baseband and compliance teams for product delivery - Characterize and debug desense and EMI issues to meet requirements A day in the life Remember its always Day-1 at Amazon Job responsibilities - Assist in RF chipset selection and assess link budget for meeting product KPI - RF front end matching - Simulation with ADS/CST/HFSS - System level debug like RSE,ESD issues - Candidate will have to develop knowledge of compliance requirement - Engineer will also work on debug for desense/EMI and build the simulation prediction skills required for the product analysis Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout - Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production - Experience with the project management of technical projects 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 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, CA, Sunnyvale - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually

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