Post Silicon Engineer, Amazon LEO

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs and sign-on payments

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon LEO is expanding global broadband access with a constellation of satellites. The Post Silicon Engineer will own validation of Embedded Processors and MODEM SOC, defining bring-up strategies and test platforms.

You will collaborate with design, DV, and manufacturing teams to ensure system-level performance in space-environment hardware. Candidates should have 5+ years in SOC/ASIC bring-up and strong skills in Python, Embedded C, and JTAG debuggers, with exposure to SERDES/DDR interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Bring Up, Validation and characterization of SOC/ASIC.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, I3C, eMMC.
• Experience with bench instruments: power supply, DMM, oscilloscope, signal generator, DAQs.
• Knowledge of Python and Embedded C.

Responsibilities

• Define, own and maintain validation/characterization plan for MODEM SOC.
• Design and bring up SOC test platforms.
• Own test benches and automation for validation of high-speed interfaces.
• Lead system-level debug with design, DV, and manufacturing teams.
• Work with FPGA/Emulators in DV environment for bring up.

Skills

SOC Bring Up

Validation & characterization

Python

Embedded C

JTAG debugging

LVDS/SerDes/DDR interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lauterbach

JTAG debuggers

High Speed Oscilloscope

Job description

Amazon LEO is expanding global broadband access through a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. You will be part of a team that works on cutting edge silicon engineered to operate in the harsh environment of space. The Post Silicon Engineer will play a pivotal role in a team that brings up, validates and characterizes MODEM SOC. In this role you will own Post Silicon validation of Embedded Processors, PLL, SRAM, DDR, SERDES. In addition, you will work with product teams to ensure successful integration, bring up and performance of MODEM SOC in Amazon LEO products.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Define, Own and maintain Validation/Characterization plan for MODEM SOC and associated peripherals.
• Define, Design and Bring Up SOC Test Platforms.
• Own test automation and test benches, for validation of high-speed interfaces and other Peripherals
• Drive System Level Debugs working alongside Design, DV, Architects and Manufacturing teams
• Work in FPGA, Emulators and DV Environment to ensure successful Bring Up.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in Bring Up, Validation and characterization of SOC or ASIC
• Familiarity with protocols such as I2C, SPI, I3C and eMMC
• Experience using Bench top instruments (Power Supply, DMM, High Speed Oscilloscope, Signal generator and DAQs)
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python and Embedded C
• Familiarity using Lauterbach or other JTAG Based debuggers to program/debug Embedded Processors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience Validating and Characterizing high-speed interfaces (e.g. SERDES, DDR)
• Power Analysis and Characterization
• Fundamental Knowledge of Signal-Integrity and Power-Integrity
• Experience using FPGA or Emulator for Pre-Silicon Validation and Bring-Up Prep.
• Working knowledge of a MODEM is a plus
• High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction

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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.

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