Post-Silicon Engineer — Modem SoC Bring-Up & Validation

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on payments

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Post Silicon Engineer to join the team that brings up and validates MODEM SOC in space-grade hardware. You will own post-silicon validation of Embedded Processors, PLL, SRAM, DDR, SERDES and collaborate with design, DV and manufacturing to ensure successful integration.

You will work across FPGA, emulators and DV environments, define validation plans, build test platforms, and drive automated test benches for 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

SOC Bring-up

Validation & characterization

Python

Embedded C

JTAG debugging

High-speed interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lauterbach

Oscilloscope

FPGA

Test benches

Emulators

Job description

Job ID: 10522920 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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

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 .

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

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 .

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