Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Antenna System Validation, Kuiper

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer for Antenna Systems, where you'll play a crucial role in Project Kuiper, an initiative to provide high-speed broadband connectivity globally. In this dynamic position, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including FPGA and firmware, to develop advanced tools and automate testing processes. Your expertise will help shape the future of connectivity for underserved communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead design efforts and mentor a talented engineering team, all while contributing to a groundbreaking project that aims to change lives. If you're passionate about innovation and collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience leading design and architecture of systems.
• Mentoring and leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to test systems combining FPGA and firmware.
• Develop tools for characterizing subsystems related to antennas.
• Automate hardware testing and firmware design.

Skills

Software Development

Programming Languages

Design Patterns

Mentoring

System Architecture

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

FPGA

Firmware

Networking Functions

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

As a software engineer for antenna systems, you will collaborate with systems architects, hardware engineering design teams & FW/SW design teams to bring up and test systems combining FPGA, firmware, RF, and networking functions and build advanced tools for the following:
- Characterizing subsystems and systems related to antennas
- Complex data storage
- Hardware test automation
- Firmware design and implementation
- Application development
- Design automation for 2D and 3D structures
- Develop bring up tools and scripts for 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

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.