Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Antenna System Validation, Kuiper

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Engineer for Antenna Systems to work on Project Kuiper, which aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity via Low Earth Orbit satellites. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams to develop and test advanced antenna systems, requiring extensive software development experience and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience leading design or architecture of systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to test systems combining FPGA, firmware, RF.
• Develop tools for characterizing subsystems related to antennas.

Skills

Software Development

Programming

Design Patterns

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in computer science

Job description

Job ID: 2941638 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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

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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.

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