Sr. FPGA Modem and Physical Layer Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon.com Inc

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Communication Systems, Cross-Functional, FPGA, FPGA Design, Hardware Design, High Throughput, MIMO, Metrics, Modems, PHY, Product Lifecycle, RTL Design, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Requirements Validation/Verification, Signal Processing, Simulation, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Timing Verification, Trade-Off Analysis, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

Key job 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.

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.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles