FPGA Modem and Physical Layer Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Create high-performance FPGA solutions to support next-generation modem systems
from LEO satellites. This is a unique opportunity to define and implement a
state-of-the-art wireless communication system with a focus on an ultra-reliable
low-latency, high-throughput physical layer (PHY). The FPGA Design Engineer will
work closely with systems teams to define, develop, and release FPGA-based
signal processing and modem solutions using latest generation hardware and
modern design methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience identifying bugs in architecture, algorithms, functionality, and performance with strong overall debugging skills
• Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from IP blocks to SoCs to full system testing

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field
• Experience with formal verification techniques including abstraction and end-to-end checking
• Experience with ARM and various DSP ISAs
• Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G NR), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, or related broadband wireless standards
• Experience with industry standard tools and scripting languages (Python or Perl) for automation

Responsibilities

• End-to-End RTL Development: Create and release RTL code through the full development lifecycle: system architecture definition, RTL design, physical implementation, timing closure, and simulation validation.
• System Integration: Collaborate with Digital Communications and RF system architects to implement complex logic functions such as signal detection and synchronization, channel coding (LDPC/Polar), beamforming, or massive MIMO processing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with HW, FW, and SW teams to bring up and test integrated systems combining FPGA, RF front-ends, and networking stacks.
• Architectural Trade-offs: Drive trade-off analysis to optimize FPGA resources for cost, size, power, and performance to meet stringent 5G latency and throughput requirements.
• Validation: Conduct lab-based silicon validation using high-speed signal generators and analyzers to ensure modem performance meets throughput and reliability metrics

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level