Antenna Systems Engineer , Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity globally. The System Development Engineer will join a multidisciplinary team to integrate, simulate, and test state-of-the-art space-borne phased array systems.

Responsibilities include measuring and analyzing phased arrays, interfacing RF equipment for automation, and developing software features to test core metrics like EIRP, EVM, and G/T. Strong Linux experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Coursework in digital communication theory, DSP, RF/Microwave, Antennas and EM theory.
• Experience in DSP techniques, digital modulation, RF system design.
• Experience with lab test equipment like VSAs, VSGs, VNAs and Oscilloscopes.
• Coding/scripting with Matlab/Python/C++, and experience with SystemVue, ADS or LabView.
• Experience deploying and operating in Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Measure, validate, and perform root cause analysis on phased array systems and subsystems.
• Interface with RF equipment to enable automation and data collection.
• Create or modify software features to test metrics like EIRP, EVM, and G/T.
• Liaise with the Leo software team to drive new RF testing requirements.
• Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis of digital phased array systems.

Skills

DSP techniques

Digital modulation

RF system design

Lab test equipment

Python

Matlab

C++

Linux/Unix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

SystemVue

ADS

LabVIEW

VSA

VSG

VNA

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

As a 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 Leo 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 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• Coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory
• 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
• Experience deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of work experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
• Experience working with phased arrays and antenna measurement
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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. 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Redmond - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually