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Amazon · 3 weeks ago

SATCOM System Engineer, Leo Customer Terminal

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$116K/yr - $201K/yr

3+ years exp

Amazon LEO is an initiative aimed at increasing global broadband access through a constellation of satellites. As a SATCOM System Engineer, you will be responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of Customer Terminal systems, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure technical and performance requirements are met.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop the CT architecture by working closely with sub-system engineers in electrical, RF, antenna, thermal, modem, DSP, ASIC, algorithm, firmware, modeling, and software

Develop the validation plans, build the validation infrastructure, execute testing, analyze data, and report the results to the stakeholders

Investigate and resolve validation failures by leading cross-functional teams

Ensure the delivered work meets technical, functional, performance, regulatory, and business requirements

Perform in-field and on-orbit validation with satellites

Travel up to 10% of the time, depending on project phases

Qualification

Networking fundamentalsSatellite terminal developmentCommunication systemsMATLABPythonC++Test instrumentsDigital communication systemsFree space communicationBeamforming circuitsMobility satellite terminals

Required

Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers, switches, routers, etc

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or other relevant engineering discipline

3+ years of satellite terminal development, integration, and validation experience

Strong understanding of communication systems, RF, and antenna

Experience in MATLAB, Python or C++

Familiarity with test instruments such as spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzers, channel emulators, and GNSS emulators

Preferred

Master or PhD degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline

Knowledge of digital communication systems, error correction, synchronization, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM

Understanding of free space communication and satellite link budget principals in K band

Experience in developing simulation and modeling tools

Familiarity with active and passive RF components, beamforming circuits, electromagnetic propagation

Satellite over-the-air Communication field-trial experience

Experience working with mobility satellite terminals such as maritime and aeronautical