Senior ASIC Design Engineer, Project Kuiper

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.

The Role :

Be part of Project Kuiper's sub-team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.

In this role you will :

Implement wireless system architecture in silicon from system specification to chip specification to RTL to optimizing timing / power to chip level validation

Develop solutions optimizing customer experience (throughput, latency, and availability) while meeting power and cost constraints

Drive high quality designs for first-time right silicon solutions, and meeting the power objectives

Create standalone verification test bench to verify the correctness of your block

Work with the verification team and participate in System level verification using test benches constructed using UVM, System C and DPI-C

Ensure that the block meets DFT, timing and power targets by working closely with the implementation team

Learn about requirements and solutions for systems operating in space

Drive trade-off analysis to benefit customer experience and optimization of resources (costs, power, spectrum)

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

7+ years in digital design, preferably in communication systems

Experience with products that have gone to volume production

Experience in low power design techniques

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS . Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering

10+ years in digital design, preferably in communication systems

Familiarity with UVM and Matlab

Ability to write assertions and exposure to Formal verification

Strong written and verbal skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

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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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.