Senior System Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation

Amazon Inc

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Location
Redmond, WA
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$151,200–$204,600 / yr
Posted
90 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior System Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation

The Sr. System Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation joins the team responsible for validating payload phased arrays for the Amazon Leo satellite constellation. This role involves designing and developing hardware, firmware, and software solutions for antenna systems, including those supporting Direct-to-Device initiatives. You will own the implementation of FPGA components, support subsystem bring-up and characterization in the lab, and troubleshoot issues during production testing. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and release new capabilities while contributing to technical documentation. Required skills include proficiency in languages like C++, Python, or Java, along with experience in digital design, SystemVerilog, VHDL, and using electronics test equipment like oscilloscopes. You will solve complex problems involving hundreds of individual elements working in sync within phased array antennas.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement hardware, firmware, software, or FPGA components for antenna systems.
  • Support the bring-up, characterization, and validation of antenna subsystems in the lab.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues during development and production testing.
  • Develop tools to test and validate payload phased arrays with thousands of individual elements.
  • Create technical documentation and contribute to design reviews for new hardware and software.
  • Define and release new antenna hardware and software capabilities in coordination with systems architects.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
  • Experience with digital design, verification, or embedded firmware development such as SystemVerilog/VHDL RTL, UVM testbenches, or microcontroller firmware.
  • Experience using common electronics test equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators.
  • Experience with FPGA design and implementation using SystemVerilog or VHDL (preferred).
  • Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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