Senior Phased-Array DSP & Digital Beamforming Architect

Amazon Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is building a next‑generation satellite constellation. We seek a Phased Array DSP & Digital Beamforming Architect to own the digital and DSP architecture across D2D and broadband payloads, working with silicon, comms, and software teams to meet performance targets.

This is a hands‑on, on‑orbit ready role with design, integration, and test responsibilities. The role emphasizes defining fronthaul, SerDes, redundancy, and radiation mitigation while driving trade studies and architecture

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent.
• PhD in related fields is a plus.
• 7+ years in phased array DSP or digital beamforming.

Responsibilities

• Own the phased array digital and DSP architecture across both payloads.
• Translate performance targets into architecture decisions (EIRP, G/T, multi-beam efficiency).
• Collaborate with silicon, comms, and software teams for design and validation.
• Define radiation mitigation and redundancy strategies for space use.
• Hands-on work in lab and on-call during on-orbit operations.

Skills

DSP architecture

Beamforming

RF measurements

System-level simulation

Cross-functional

Education

Master's degree in EE/CE or equivalent

PhD in EE/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Amazon Leo is building a next‑generation satellite constellation. We seek a Phased Array DSP & Digital Beamforming Architect to own the digital and DSP architecture across D2D and broadband payloads, working with silicon, comms, and software teams to meet performance targets.

This is a hands‑on, on‑orbit ready role with design, integration, and test responsibilities. The role emphasizes defining fronthaul, SerDes, redundancy, and radiation mitigation while driving trade studies and architecture