Sr. Antenna Systems Engineer, Antenna Calibration

Amazon Leo 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.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing phased array calibration systems, signals, processing and algorithms
• Performance analysis and design trade-off studies of phased arrays
• End-to-end modeling, simulation and analysis of baseband/RF/antenna systems
• Lab measurement and validation of performance of antennas, and phased array systems and subsystems
• Working with antenna, modem, RF and Digital teams to simulate, measure and fine-tune radio designs

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Requirements

• Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• BS in Electrical Engineering with relevant coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory
• 7+ years of work experience in Aerospace/Semiconductor/Consumer Electronics industry
• Experience in DSP techniques, digital modulation, radio architecture, line-up analysis, RF system design
• Experience with lab test equipment like VSAs, VSGs, VNAs and Oscilloscopes
• Coding and scripting skills with demonstrated experience in Matlab/Python/C++
• Experience with simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS or LabView

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale
• MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of work experience or PhD with 5+ years of experience
• Experience working with phased arrays, calibration and antenna measurement
• Experience with one of the mainstream antenna simulation tools (CST/HFSS)
• Good understanding of modern wireless technologies (OFDM/MIMO) and medium access procedures
• Familiarity with basics of probability and estimation theory

Pay

USA, WA, Redmond - $151,200.00 - $204,600.00 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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