Sr. FPGA Engineer, Kuiper Solutions Engineering Team (KSET)

$143,300 - $247,600/Yr

Amazon - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

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About the position

The Sr. FPGA Engineer will be a key member of the Kuiper Solutions Engineering team, responsible for creating FPGA solutions to support Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite communication system. This role involves defining and implementing innovative FPGA-based modem solutions that enable high-speed optical communication links, leveraging the latest FPGA technologies and design processes. The engineer will collaborate with various technical teams to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the development of groundbreaking satellite communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and release FPGAs through the development phases of uArchitecture, RTL Design, Physical Implementation, Timing Closure, Simulation Validation, and 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, and features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or 7+ years of FPGA experience.
• 5+ years of experience in FPGA design & implementation.
• 5+ years 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 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).

Benefits

• Relocation benefits for US candidates.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits as part of total compensation package.