Lead ASIC Modem Design Engineer, Satellite Communication

Lead ASIC Modem Design Engineer, Satellite Communication role within a high performance ASIC Modem design team. This team is using industry leading methodologies to develop proprietary IP's. 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.

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The Role:

Be part of Leo'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 state-of-the-art 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 microarchitecture to RTL implementation 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).

•Define specifications and architecture/micro-architecture for modem PHY subsystem blocks, including signal processing data paths.

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.

Key job responsibilities

Engage with architects and system engineers to drive hardware micro-architecture.

Lead design of 1 or more DSP data path subsystems System Verilog. Able to interpret reference models in MATLAB/C/C++

Involve in control plane logic design and interfaces to bus fabrics.

Explore and propose innovative ideas and work towards optimization of the modem.

Work closely with PHY-MAC boundary teams, software teams, and system integration teams to resolve complex HW-SW interaction issues.

Support emulation platforms for early software development and system-level validation of modem IP.

Mentor and assign work to junior team members.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Communications Engineering, or experience working in electrical engineering field

7+ years of experience in digital logic design, preferably in DSP or communication systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in digital design, preferably in communication systems.
• Familiarity with UVM and Matlab.
• Knowledge of wireless communication standards (e.g., 5G NR, LTE, DVB-S2/S2X, or satellite communication protocols).
• Experience with ASIC design tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics for synthesis, timing analysis, and physical design flows.
• Experience with low-power design techniques for advanced CMOS nodes.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills for complex silicon issues.
• Ability to write assertions and exposure to Formal verification
• Equal Opportunity
• 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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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.

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