Post Silicon Engineer, Amazon LEO

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Post Silicon Engineer to own validation of Embedded Processors, PLL, SRAM, DDR and SERDES for the MODEM SOC, enabling Bring Up and performance validation for Amazon LEO products.

Define, design and bring up SOC test platforms, own test automation and benches, and collaborate with Design, DV, Architects and Manufacturing to ensure successful system-level bring up in space-grade silicon and high-speed interfaces.

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.

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.

Skills

Python

Embedded C

I2C

SPI

I3C

eMMC

Lauterbach

JTAG

Oscilloscope

Power Supply

DMM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lauterbach

JTAG

Oscilloscope

Power Supply

DMM

Signal Generator

DAQ

Job description

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.

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.

USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10522920