Sr. RF and Wireless Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CARedmond, WA
Salary
$159,200–$215,300 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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TL;DR · Sr. RF and Wireless Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems

As a Senior RF and Wireless Systems Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will join the Digital RF Systems team to define RF architecture and design custom ASICs for Leo phased array systems. Your daily tasks include modeling RF impairments using MATLAB and ADS, participating in RFIC design reviews, and developing calibration algorithms to correct system-level issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware/software engineers and manufacturing experts to ensure optimal performance while balancing power consumption and cost constraints. Essential skills include a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in wireless systems engineering, proficiency in RF simulation tools like MATLAB and Keysight ADS, and knowledge of phased array system optimization techniques.

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end RF architecture and line-up design for Leo RFICs and phased array communication systems.
  • Define RF specifications and key performance requirements for custom ASIC development.
  • Simulate and characterize RF impairments to ensure optimal system-level performance.
  • Review RFIC designs to ensure compliance with system performance targets.
  • Develop calibration and correction algorithms for RF front-end impairments.
  • Involve in lab validation plans for post-silicon RF characterization.
  • Balance power, cost, and throughput trade-offs to meet product requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in wireless DSP/RF systems engineering (LTE, 5G-NR, WiFi)
  • In-depth knowledge of RF architectures and design for low power consumption RFICs/ASICs
  • Experience with RF impairment estimation and compensation techniques
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ for fixed-point DSP algorithm development and simulation

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