Prin System Architect, Amazon Leo

The Principal Architect in this role will lead the architecture and delivery of next-generation Leo customer
terminals. This role owns the system from first principles through production at scaledriving technical
decisions that directly impact performance cost and global connectivity. This is a high-impact high
visibility role within the customer terminal organization.
The architect will operate across usability industrial design mechanical RF antenna modem compute
thermal power and network domains to define the optimal product architecture and deliver systems that
work reliably in the real world at volume and helps to define the technology and product roadmap for
future generations of the terminals for residential enterprise aviation automotive and government

Key job responsibilities

Develop key product-level metrics for customer terminals
Develop industry benchmarking and define future product positioning
Own the end-to-end system architecture for LEO customer terminals from concept through
production. Define major building blocks and interfaces and communicate with peer teams
Translate constellation and network requirements into clear executable system specifications
Drive first-principles design and trade studies across antenna RF front-end modem/PHY
compute and power
Build and maintain system models and simulations to guide architecture and validate design
decisions
Identify and eliminate system bottlenecks across the full signal chain (antenna RF baseband
network)
Drive hardware-software co-design to maximize performance and efficiency
Make high-judgment technical decisions with incomplete data and drive them to closure
Work directly with engineering teams to ensure architecture is implemented validated and
shipped
Hold a high bar for simplicity manufacturability and cost at scale

BS degree in electrical mechanical or computer engineering
15 years of experience in complex integrated systems including wireless systems or consumer
electronics
Proven track record of delivering high-performance hardware products at scale
Deep expertise in one or more areas: RF systems phased arrays modem/PHY or network systems
Strong experience in system modeling and performance optimization
Demonstrated ability to own and drive cross-functional systems into production
Comfortable operating in fast-paced execution-driven environments

MBA or some post-graduate education in business finance or product design
Experience in working closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams
Experience in working at a startup environment

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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 WA Redmond - 163400.00 - 221000.00 USD annually