Amazon Kuiper is looking to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities. The System Development Engineer will be responsible for the integration, simulation, and testing of space-borne phased array systems to improve test speed, data collection, and correlate test data with simulations.
Requirements
- Coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory
- 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
- Experience deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment
- Experience working with phased arrays and antenna measurement
Responsibilities
- Measure, validate, and perform root cause analysis on phased array systems and sub-systems
- Interface with standard RF equipment to enable automation and efficient data collection
- Create and/or modify new software features to enable testing of standard phased array system metrics such as EIRP, EVM, and G/T
- Act as a liaison with the Kuiper software team to drive new product requirements based on RF system test needs
- Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis of digital phased array systems
Other
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
- 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.
- MS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of work experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
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