Sr HW Systems Engineer Project Kuiper
Sr HW Systems Engineer Project Kuiper
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$ 128600 - 213600
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-04-2025
Job Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
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As the Gateway Modem Systems Engineer you will take the lead inside the RF Hardware team to define design and deliver modem system level engineering requirements. This will require crossfunctional coordination with hardware software firmware and CommSys teams to deliver solutions that can be realized for flight hardware.
In this role you will:
Coordinate with ASIC antenna comm systems & software teams to help define and drive a state of the art road map for high throughput satellite communication links
Own Modem requirements and work with communication systems team find impact of noncompliant requirements.
Develop modem architectures & work through design trades between LRUs as needed
Coordinate closely with spacecraft & ground systems integration teams to specify verify & validate LRU and system level specifications.
Debug & resolve intersystem interactions encompassing diverse problem domains including software power distribution & manufacturing.
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.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or 7 years of relevant experience
Experience in hardware/PHY design of modem boards ASICs SiP or SOICs
Experience with FPGA or ASICbased software defined radios
Solid understanding of digital communication systems theory including: modulation types FEC spectral efficiency bit error rate SNR link budgets and spread spectrum
Solid understanding of communication system components such as modems ADC/DACs frequency converters filters LNAs SSPAs and antennas
Experience with high speed digital serial bus such as SERDES JESD204.x Interlaken etc
Familiarity with PHY layer and MAC layer embedded software
Direct design experience with RF/Microwave hardware
Understanding of radio technologies and how they operate inside of a digital communications system.
Understanding of terminology & fundamentals of diverse disciplines such as software firmware and traditional EE designs.
Understand clocking requirements including phase noise synchronization and jitter.
Experienced with common RF test equipment in the lab.
experience with space hardware and space qualification
Experience with Linux embedded software/firmware and Python
Understand RF hardware and related impairments that affect link performance and how to address them.
Experience with nonlinear components and timevarying and fading communication channels.
Experience working in a crossfunctional team that includes disciplines such as mechanical engineering thermal reliability software and program management.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.
Come work at Amazon!
As the Gateway Modem Systems Engineer you will take the lead inside the RF Hardware team to define design and deliver modem system level engineering requirements. This will require crossfunctional coordination with hardware software firmware and CommSys teams to deliver solutions that can be realized for flight hardware.
In this role you will:
Coordinate with ASIC antenna comm systems & software teams to help define and drive a state of the art road map for high throughput satellite communication links
Own Modem requirements and work with communication systems team find impact of noncompliant requirements.
Develop modem architectures & work through design trades between LRUs as needed
Coordinate closely with spacecraft & ground systems integration teams to specify verify & validate LRU and system level specifications.
Debug & resolve intersystem interactions encompassing diverse problem domains including software power distribution & manufacturing.
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.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or 7 years of relevant experience
Experience in hardware/PHY design of modem boards ASICs SiP or SOICs
Experience with FPGA or ASICbased software defined radios
Solid understanding of digital communication systems theory including: modulation types FEC spectral efficiency bit error rate SNR link budgets and spread spectrum
Solid understanding of communication system components such as modems ADC/DACs frequency converters filters LNAs SSPAs and antennas
Experience with high speed digital serial bus such as SERDES JESD204.x Interlaken etc
Familiarity with PHY layer and MAC layer embedded software
Direct design experience with RF/Microwave hardware
Understanding of radio technologies and how they operate inside of a digital communications system.
Understanding of terminology & fundamentals of diverse disciplines such as software firmware and traditional EE designs.
Understand clocking requirements including phase noise synchronization and jitter.
Experienced with common RF test equipment in the lab.
experience with space hardware and space qualification
Experience with Linux embedded software/firmware and Python
Understand RF hardware and related impairments that affect link performance and how to address them.
Experience with nonlinear components and timevarying and fading communication channels.
Experience working in a crossfunctional team that includes disciplines such as mechanical engineering thermal reliability software and program management.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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