Sr. System Dev Engineer, Antenna System Validation

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon's Project Kuiper in Redmond, WA is seeking a Firmware Engineer to own embedded firmware for ARM-based SoCs and FPGA platforms, developing drivers and validation for RF and digital subsystems.

You will bring up new hardware, write tests, and collaborate with hardware, RF, and test automation teams to deliver reliable systems at scale. A Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE and 3+ years of experience are required.

This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in WA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/CE/EE.
• 3+ years embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience with embedded Linux and RTOS environments.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet interfaces.
• Experience debugging embedded systems with JTAG and oscilloscope.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ and Rust for ARM-based SoCs and FPGA platforms.
• Develop device drivers, BSPs, and HALs for peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Bring up new hardware: validate schematics, debug with lab equipment.
• Build firmware update, telemetry, and diagnostics capabilities.
• Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests; integrate firmware into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware, RF, systems, and manufacturing test teams.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Rust

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Hardware interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Yocto/BitBake

FPGA

Xilinx Versal

Job description

Job ID: 10509654 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites providing low-latency, high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded software that runs on our satellite and ground test hardware.

In this role you will own firmware for RF and digital subsystems, from board bring-up through production test. You will work at the hardware/software boundary: writing drivers and control software for SoCs, FPGAs, and RFICs, debugging with lab instruments, and partnering closely with hardware, RF, and test automation teams to deliver reliable systems at scale.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ and Rust for ARM-based SoCs and FPGA-based platforms
• Develop device drivers, board support packages, and hardware abstraction layers for peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Bring up new hardware: validate schematics, debug board-level issues with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
• Build and maintain firmware update, telemetry, and diagnostics capabilities
• Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests; integrate firmware into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with hardware, RF, systems, and manufacturing test teams to root-cause cross-domain issues
• Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and operational excellence practices

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments
• Experience with common hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet) and reading schematics/datasheets
• Experience debugging embedded systems using lab equipment (JTAG, logic analyzer, oscilloscope)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Yocto/BitBake or other embedded Linux build systems
• Experience with FPGA/SoC platforms (Xilinx Versal/Zynq or similar) and FPGA-processor integration
• Experience with RF systems, phased arrays, or radio/modem firmware
• Experience with manufacturing or hardware validation test environments
• Familiarity with secure boot, firmware signing, and OTA update mechanisms

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USA, WA, Redmond - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually

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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

• 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
• parental leave