Senior RF and Wireless Systems Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CARedmond, WA
Salary
$159,200–$215,300 / yr
Posted
78 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $187k
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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 joins 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 satellite and customer terminals. The engineer will collaborate with RFIC and DSP designers to ensure system performance, model RF impairments using MATLAB, ADS, and other simulation tools, and develop calibration algorithms for hardware and firmware. Key responsibilities include performing statistical analysis for yield optimization, conducting post-silicon lab characterization, and balancing power, cost, and throughput trade-offs. The role requires expertise in wireless DSP/RF systems including LTE, 5G-NR, WiFi, and BLE, alongside proficiency in Python or C++ for fixed-point modeling and advanced knowledge of mmWave RFIC designs.

What you'll do

  • Define RF architecture, line-up designs, and technical specifications for custom ASICs in phased array systems.
  • Model and analyze RF impairments using MATLAB and ADS to evaluate system-level performance.
  • Conduct RFIC design reviews to ensure components meet specific system performance targets.
  • Develop algorithms to estimate and correct hardware/firmware imperfections like IQ imbalance and LOFT.
  • Define and execute lab test requirements for post-silicon validation and characterization.
  • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and optimize manufacturing yield.
  • Balance power, cost, and throughput trade-offs to meet specific product requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in wireless DSP/RF systems engineering including LTE, 5G-NR, WiFi, and 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 in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ for fixed point modeling and simulation.
  • Experience using lab equipment for chip bring-up and validation, including vector spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
  • Familiarity with phased array systems and proficiency in tools like Ansys HFSS or Keysight ADS.

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