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Sr. System Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation

Amazon · Redmond, WA · 2 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

Amazon Leo is a long-term Amazon program to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO); providing low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Direct-to-Device (D2D) is Leo's initiative to enable standard smartphones and IoT devices to connect directly to satellites, filling coverage gaps in remote areas.

As a System Development Engineer, you will design and develop hardware, firmware, and/or software solutions for antenna systems supporting both our current production satellites and new programs including D2D and our next-generation satellite constellation.

Responsibilities

  • Own design and implementation of hardware, firmware, software, or FPGA components for antenna systems
  • Collaborate with systems architects and cross-functional hardware, firmware, and software teams to define, implement, test, and release new antenna hardware and software capabilities
  • Support bring-up, characterization, and validation of antenna subsystems in the lab and on test hardware
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues found during development, integration, or production testing
  • Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation for new hardware, firmware, and software

About The Team

Our team validates payload phased arrays. The antennas we work with are packed with many processors and hundreds/thousands of individual elements working in sync. We test designs, find what breaks, and build the tools that make that possible. We partner closely with antenna, hardware, and firmware engineers.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
  • Experience with digital design, verification, or embedded firmware development (e.g., SystemVerilog/VHDL RTL, UVM testbenches, or microcontroller firmware)
  • Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience with FPGA design and implementation using SystemVerilog or VHDL
  • Experience with DSP or multi-rate signal processing design
  • Experience with phased array antennas or other complex RF systems
  • Experience with test automation using Python and lab instrument control (e.g., PyVISA)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $151,200.00 - $204,600.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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