CareerPlan

Sr. System Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation

Redmond, Washington, United StatesFull-time$151k–$205k2026-07-28 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Design, develop, and validate hardware, firmware, and FPGA components for satellite antenna systems supporting Amazon's Leo broadband constellation and Direct-to-Device initiatives.

Role type

Senior System Development Engineer (Antenna Systems)

Builds

Antenna subsystems for LEO satellites and D2D connectivity

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Engineering

Required skills

C++, embedded firmware development, digital design/verification, electronics test equipment operation, FPGA implementation, SystemVerilog/VHDL, UVM testbenches

Preferred skills

DSP/multi-rate signal processing, phased array antennas, test automation with Python/PyVISA

Responsibilities

Design and implement hardware/firmware/software/FPGA components; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and release capabilities; Support bring-up, characterization, and validation in lab; Troubleshoot hardware/firmware/software issues; Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC