Sr. Wireless Communication and DSP Engineer, Wireless Systems

Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The Systems Engineer role involves designing and developing communication systems for the Kuiper network.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years professional experience working in wireless communications at the system or implementation level
• Deep understanding of Multiple access systems such as OFDMA, TDMA, CDMA, etc.
• In depth experience of modem L1/L2 algorithms development and architectures
• Experience in the development of link and system level simulators using Matlab/Python/C++
• Experience with current software development processes and tools including Agile, TDD, BDD, CI, Git

Responsibilities

• Design advanced L1/L2 algorithms and solutions for the Kuiper communication system
• Design wireless communication L1/L2 procedures such as initial network entry, handover, beam management, power control, radio link monitoring, energy saving, IoT
• Write ConOps (Concept of operations) document and/or product specifications
• Work with ASIC development teams to build power/area efficient L1/L2 HW accelerators to be integrated into Kuiper SoCs
• Produce (timing/frequency/beam) resilience requirements on various radio channels based on system level simulation of LEO satellite geometry
• Develop link-level and system-level simulators and work closely with implementation teams to evaluate expected performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvements
• Enhance/optimize existing procedures for new application scenarios with minimal additional implementation and complexity
• Work closely with integration teams to evaluate/simulate overall system level performance with realistic software and hardware constraints
• Provide data on the trade-offs of various design choices
• Work with network team on test and verification of protocol stacks

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)