Amazon · 10 hours ago
Sr. Comm Systems Engineer, Wireless Systems
Austin, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$159K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expAmazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity. The Sr. Comm Systems Engineer will design, develop, and integrate communication systems for this initiative, focusing on innovative wireless technology and system performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be part of the team defining the overall communication system and architecture of Amazon Leo’s broadband wireless network
This role is primarily responsible for the design, development and integration of Ka band and FR1 band communication payload and customer terminal systems
This role in particular will be responsible for leading the effort in designing and developing advanced technology and solutions for communication system
This role will also be responsible developing advanced physical layer + protocol stacks systems as proof of concept and reference implementation to improve the performance and reliability of the LEO network
In particular this role will be responsible for using concepts from digital signal processing, information theory, wireless communications to develop novel solutions for achieving ultra-high performance LEO network
This role will also be part of a team and develop simulation tools with particular emphasis on modeling the physical layer aspects such as advanced receiver modeling and abstraction, interference cancellation techniques, FEC abstraction models etc
This role will also play a critical role in the integration and verification of various HW and SW sub-systems as a part of system integration and link bring-up and verification
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or experience working in electrical engineering field
5+ years professional experience working in wireless communications at the system or implementation level
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
Preferred
PhD with emphasis in broadband wireless or wireline communication systems
Deep understanding of multiple access systems such as OFDMA, TDMA, CDMA, etc
Experience in test automation setup and scripting languages such as Python/Perl/Matlab
Experience with software defined radios and embedded programming in C/C++ and VHDL/Verilog is a plus
Deep understanding on 3GPP L1 physical layer and high layer protocols such as RLC, RRC, MAC
Must have the ability to work in a small team and drive to go beyond expectations to deliver results
Broad spectrum of knowledge to be able to understand end-to-end network system architecture from wireless physical layer all the way up to application end-point
Implementation experience with wireless synchronization and parameter sensing techniques such as ranging/positioning based on signaling as well as low-power design expertise
Ideal candidate has a wireless communication systems or digital signal processing background, a passion for building real-world carrier-grade communication systems, and industry experience developing PHY/MAC layer software targeting embedded multicore processors in C/C++
Experience with Lab test equipment such as channel emulator, spectrum analyzers and Signal and network traffic generators
Experience with leading technical initiatives and key deliverables
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
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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