Senior System Development Engineer, Payload Antenna Team

    • Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
  • Redmond, WA
  • Posted 21 hours ago | Updated 21 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 136,100.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Satellite
Broadband
Art
Root Cause Analysis
Data Collection
Testing
Earned Value Management
Product Requirements
System Testing
Modeling
Communication
Digital Signal Processing
Microwave
Antennas
Software Development
Linux
Unix
Test Equipment
VNA
Computer Hardware
Debugging
Electrical Engineering
RF
Systems Design
Radio
ADS
LabVIEW
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
SAP BASIS
Onboarding
Recruiting
Amazon Web Services
Payments
Forms
Finance

Job Details

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 Senior System Development Engineer, you will be responsible for integration, simulation, and test of state-of-the-art space borne phased array systems. You will work internally and cross-functionally with a multi-disciplinary team to improve test speed and data collection, perform root cause analysis, and correlate test data with end-to-end system level simulations.

Key job responsibilities
Measure, validate, and perform root cause analysis on phased array systems and sub-systems
Interface with standard RF equipment to enable automation and efficient data collection
Create and/or modify new software features to enable testing of standard phased array system metrics such as EIRP, EVM, and G/T
Act as a liaison with the Kuiper software team to drive new product requirements based on RF system test needs
Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis of digital phased array systems

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- BS in Electrical Engineering with relevant coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- Experience with Standard RF Test Equipment such as VSA, VNA, and VSG
- Experience with Hardware/Software system bring up and debugging

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of professional experience or PhD with 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience in RF system design, line-up analysis, digital modulation, radio architecture
- Experience with simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS or LabView
- Excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills
- Highly accurate and detail-oriented

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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