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.
As a Senior System Development Engineer, you will be responsible for integration, simulation, and test of state-of-the-art space borne phased array systems. You will work internally and cross-functionally with a multi-disciplinary team to improve test speed and data collection, perform root cause analysis, and correlate test data with end-to-end system level simulations.
Key job responsibilities
• Measure, validate, and perform root cause analysis on phased array systems and sub-systems
• Interface with standard RF equipment to enable automation and efficient data collection
• Create and/or modify new software features to enable testing of standard phased array system metrics such as EIRP, EVM, and G/T
• Act as a liaison with the Kuiper software team to drive new product requirements based on RF system test needs
• Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis of digital phased array systems
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.
- BS in Electrical Engineering with relevant coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- Experience with Standard RF Test Equipment such as VSA, VNA, and VSG
- Experience with Hardware/Software system bring up and debugging- MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of professional experience or PhD with 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience in RF system design, line-up analysis, digital modulation, radio architecture
- Experience with simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS or LabView
- Excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills
- Highly accurate and detail-oriented
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
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