Senior HW Dev Engineer - Antenna Systems, Leo Hardware Development

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

About the role

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be part of a team of experts working on the development of advanced antenna systems. You will own or contribute to the following:

• Design and optimization of different blocks of antenna systems
• Design of proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of antennas
• Design of RF circuitry in collaboration with the RF team
• Design of automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test
• Bring-up and test campaigns of active antennas
• Lead and review PCB layout

Requirements

• Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of industrial experience, especially board-level analog/digital design
• 3+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity
• 3+ years of experience in using schematic tools
• 2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
• Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Master of Science or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• Familiarity with analog electronic fundamentals (transistor circuits, op-amps, filters, etc.)
• Experience in design, implementation, bring-up, and debugging of proof-of-concept hardware and prototypes
• Familiarity with power supply design
• Proficiency in developing programs for instrument control
• Previous work experience in a programming language

Pay

USA, WA, Redmond - $159,200.00 - $215,300.00 USD annually

Benefits

• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for supplemental life plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

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