DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth’s most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in distributed systems and hardware design.

As a Sr. FPGA engineer on the Kuiper Solutions Engineering team you will create FPGA solutions to support Amazon Project Kuiper’s satellite communication system. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking new system with few legacy constraints. You will work with systems and algorithm teams to define/develop/implement/test/release FPGA-based modem solutions to enable Project Kuiper. In particular, your work will power high-speed optical communication links while making use of the latest generations of FPGA technologies, design processes, and tools.

You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations, partner teams, and end customers.

Key job responsibilities
– Create and release FPGAs through the development phases of uArchitecture-RTL Design-Physical Implementation-Timing Closure–Simulation Validation– Lab Based Silicon Validation
– Collaborate with RF and Optical Communications and Signal Processing system architects and design engineers to define, design, implement, and test modem and digital logic functions in FPGA technology
– Collaborate with system architects and design engineers to implement digital logic functions in FPGA prototypes to validate/tradeoff architecture & design alternatives
– Collaborate with systems architects, HW engineering design teams & FW/SW design teams to bring up and test systems combining FPGA, firmware, Optics, and Networking functions.
– Drive trade-off analysis to benefit customer experience and optimization of target technology resources for cost/size/power/performance/features

The role is located in Northridge, CA, and includes US relocation benefits.

Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

About the team
The Kuiper Solutions Engineering team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications, including United States and allied government customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or 7 + years of FPGA experience
– 5+ years of experience in FPGA design & implementation
– 5+ year of experience in the design, test, delivery, support of multiple FPGAs shipping to customers
– 5+ years of experience with modern ASIC / FPGA design and verification tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Master’s Degree in Physics, Electronics, Communication Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
– 3+ years of experience with System Verilog RTL coding
– Experience with Intel & Xilinx FPGAs
– Experience with modern ASIC / FPGA design and verification tools
– Experience with uArchitecture, RTL coding, FPGA optimization for timing & power, simulation, and validation- Experience with HLS
– Experience with advanced signal processing algorithm design, simulation and implementation for high speed optical communications
– Experience with high-speed SERDES interfaces, Ethernet, and IP networking
– Experience in with scripting languages: Python or equivalent
– Experience in control and optimization algorithms for electro-optical integration
– Proven track record of successfully fielding and supporting FPGA and ASIC products
– Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
– Familiarity with satellite-related space and ground systems
– Active security clearance (TS/SCI w/ polygraph preferred)

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/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.

USA, CA, Northridge