Senior Systems Development Engineer, Antenna Calibration

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 Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for key aspects of phased array antenna system design, simulation, measurement, calibration and optimization. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver advanced high-performance phased array antenna systems. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Designing and implementing phased array calibration systems, signals, processing and algorithms

Performance analysis and design trade-off studies of phased arrays

End-to-end modeling, simulation and analysis of baseband/RF/antenna systems

Lab measurement and validation of performance of antennas, and phased array systems and subsystems

Working with antenna, modem, RF and Digital teams to simulate, measure and fine-tune radio designs

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Basic Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering with relevant coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory

7+ years of work experience in Aerospace/Semiconductor/Consumer Electronics industry

Experience in DSP techniques, digital modulation, radio architecture, line-up analysis, RF system design

Experience with lab test equipment like VSAs, VSGs, VNAs and Oscilloscopes

Coding and scripting skills with demonstrated experience in Matlab/Python/C+- Experience with simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS or LabView

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of work experience or PhD with 5+ years of experience

Experience working with phased arrays, calibration and antenna measurement

Experience with one of the mainstream antenna simulation tools (CST/HFSS)

Good understanding of modern wireless technologies (OFDM/MIMO) and medium access procedures

Familiarity with basics of probability and estimation theory

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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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.