Sr. Systems Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation, Kuiper

Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Export Control Requirement: 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. Key job responsibilities As a senior systems development engineer, you will work with a wide variety of functional groups and will be involved in the design and implementation of software systems for phased array antennas validation and test, as well as overall system integration: - Develop tools for characterizing antenna RF and system performance. - Develop software and test rack automation to support production test stations. - Support electrical and software bring-up, debug of new hardware. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement optimized validation and verification software. - Plan, develop and implement environmental test activities for phased array antennas. - Implement DSP FPGA firmware to map high-level algorithms from Matlab or C to architecture-specific code. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - BS or MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience - 5 years of experience with C/C++ and Python or other scripting languages. Experience automating, building, and testing systems - Experience with HW/SW bring up and debugging - Experience working in a hardware lab with oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and other test equipment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Solid fundamental CS / EE skill set with hands-on industry or university experience in embedded software development - Knowledge of FPGA systems, GPIO/I2C/SPI and peripheral interfacing. - Experience with RTL and FPGA development tools - Experience with Matlab or tools alike - Knowledge of Database systems Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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.

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