Senior RF and Wireless Systems Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CARedmond, WA
Salary
$185,200–$250,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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This role $218k
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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior RF and Wireless Systems Engineer

Sr. RF and Wireless Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems will join the Digital RF Systems team to drive the development of phased array systems for a low Earth orbit satellite network. This role involves defining RF architecture, line-up designs, and specifications for custom ASICs used in satellites and customer terminals. The engineer will collaborate with RFIC and DSP designers to ensure system-level performance, model RF impairments using MATLAB, ADS, and other simulation tools, and develop calibration algorithms for hardware and firmware. Key responsibilities include analyzing complex phased array interactions, performing post-silicon validation, and conducting statistical analysis for yield optimization. Required skills include expertise in LTE, 5G-NR, or WiFi standards, proficiency in Python and C/C++, and experience with high-speed scopes and vector spectrum analyzers to resolve performance bottlenecks while balancing power and cost constraints.

What you'll do

  • Define RF architecture, line-up designs, and performance specifications for custom ASICs in phased array systems.
  • Model and analyze the impact of RF impairments on system performance using MATLAB and ADS.
  • Develop algorithms to estimate and correct hardware/firmware impairments like IQ imbalance and LOFT.
  • Conduct post-silicon prototyping and define lab test requirements to validate design performance.
  • Perform statistical analysis and yield optimization in collaboration with manufacturing engineering teams.
  • Balance power, cost, and throughput trade-offs to meet specific product requirements.
  • Identify and resolve RF performance bottlenecks through measurement and data analysis.
  • Serve as the primary RF systems point of contact across silicon, firmware, software, and test teams.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Ph.D. with emphasis on RF systems and mmWave RFIC designs is preferred).
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in wireless DSP/RF systems engineering for technologies like LTE, 5G-NR, WiFi, or BLE.
  • In-depth knowledge of RF architectures and design for low power consumption RFIC and ASIC.
  • Experience in RF impairment estimation, compensation techniques, and firmware implementation of DSP algorithms.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ for fixed point DSP algorithm development and simulation.
  • Experience using lab equipment for chip bring-up and validation (preferred).
  • Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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