Principal Modem Systems Architect

Technical lead of the team defining the wireless modem of Project Kuiper’s broadband wireless system from customer end points to terrestrial gateways via Low Earth Orbit satellites. This is a unique opportunity to define a wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless implementation teams to define a modem solution that optimizes spectrum efficiency, ability to support diverse set of customer link requirements / environments, minimizes BER / packet retries, and support for flexible MAC architecture.

In this role you will:

• Work within a team and take responsibility for high bandwidth wireless system architecture
• Create documentation defining modem block’s function, interfaces, and implementation requirements
• Drive trade-off analyst / simulation to benefit customer experience and optimization of resources (costs, power, spectrum)
• Work closely with implementation teams to verify the design, evaluate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvements, 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., * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience

• Experience in wireless system design and architecture, system integration, RF system analysis
• Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, DVB-S2 / DVB-C, OR similar broadband wireless standards, * Master’s / PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Communications Systems
• Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Experience with development of a new wireless communications system
• Experience with design and implementation of APSK or OFDM based modems
• Experience with communication theory, OFDM, MIMO, Digital/Wireless Communication Systems and RF engineering

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, CA, San Diego - 189,400.00 - 256,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Redmond - 189,400.00 - 256,200.00 USD annually

Amazon Leo 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.