Lead RF ATE Engineer, Amazon Leo Silicon Team

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As a Lead ATE Test Engineer you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design and develop innovative Test software solutions for products developed for and deployed in Amazon Leo phased array antennas in LEO satellites and ground terminal products.

Youll be responsible for defining and developing characterization/validation test methodology of mm-wave RFICs for Amazon Leo custom silicon. You will focus on building modular test solutions for use in high-volume production. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

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
-Implement and optimize RF mixed signal and high-speed interface test routines for high-volume manufacturing.
-Design develop and verify on-chip calibration techniques for analog and mixed-signal circuits including implementation of calibration algorithms validation of calibration accuracy across process/voltage/temperature (PVT) corners and development of ATE test methodologies to ensure proper calibration functionality and performance optimization
-Develop and execute test strategies for on-chip one-time programmable (OTP) memory including understanding of programming mechanisms verification methodologies and common challenges such as bit yield optimization programming voltage margins redundancy schemes and post-programming reliability validation
-Collaborate with system architecture and design teams to define implement and validate on-chip test features including built-in self-test (BIST) scan chains JTAG interfaces and design-for-test (DFT) structures to enable comprehensive production test coverage and facilitate efficient debug and failure analysis
-Optimize ATE test time through parallel testing strategies adaptive test algorithms and intelligent test flow sequencing while maintaining rigorous data quality standards through statistical process control (SPC) outlier detection and correlation analysis to ensure production test efficiency without compromising yield learning or product reliability


- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of employment in ATE test development focused on RF and Analog silicon.
- Up to 20% international travel required.

- Masters degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Excellent oral and written communications skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
- 7 years of experience in debugging complex test failures developing and optimizing ATE code for Uflex or Advantest platforms including test program architecture design and bringing up test software and hardware systems from initial characterization through high-volume production qualification
- Comprehensive understanding of semiconductor product development lifecycle and high-volume manufacturing production flow
- Knowledge of fundamental challenges in RFIC characterization including noise figure measurement accuracy gain compression analysis intermodulation distortion testing and S-parameter validation with experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to impedance matching signal integrity and measurement repeatability
- Demonstrate familiarity with device security features and protocols including secure boot mechanisms cryptographic key management and authentication schemes with ability to develop and execute ATE test strategies to verify security functionality and compliance
- Knowledge in scripting language to optimize working process as well as experience using Source code control tools (Git SVN bitbucket) and bug tracking tools (JIRA).
- Test automation of bench equipment for digital electronics (e.g. pattern generators logic analyzers) and RF electronics (e.g. spectrum analyzers VNAs).
- Knowledgeable in production control processes statistical analysis platforms (Galaxy Spotfire JMP or similar) data interpretation/analysis Cp/Cpk and bench/tester correlation.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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 and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Diego - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
USA CA Sunnyvale - 183000.00 - 247600.00 USD annually
USA WA Redmond - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually