FPGA Engineer, Kuiper Payload FPGA
Job Description
Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to create a low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, aimed at delivering high-speed internet access to communities worldwide. As an FPGA Engineer in the Kuiper Payload team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge FPGA solutions for satellite communications.
The role offers a unique opportunity to shape a groundbreaking system with minimal legacy constraints. You'll be responsible for creating digital designs for networking functions using state-of-the-art FPGA technologies and modern design processes. Working with system architects and various engineering teams, you'll develop, implement, and validate FPGA-based solutions that are crucial to Project Kuiper's success.
Key responsibilities include owning FPGA bitstreams, managing the complete development lifecycle from microarchitecture to silicon validation, and collaborating with multiple teams to integrate FPGA, firmware, RF, and networking functions. You'll drive trade-off analyses to optimize technology resources for cost, size, power, performance, and features.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in FPGA design and implementation, with strong skills in System Verilog RTL coding and modern ASIC/FPGA design tools. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in uArchitecture, RTL coding, FPGA optimization, simulation, and validation. Experience with high-speed networking, SerDes, and Ethernet technologies is highly valued.
This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,800 to $212,800 per year, depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and other perks. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have legal refugee/asylum status.
Join Amazon Kuiper to be part of a team that's revolutionizing global internet connectivity through innovative satellite technology. Your work will directly impact millions of potential users worldwide who currently lack reliable internet access.
Responsibilities For FPGA Engineer, Kuiper Payload FPGA
- Create FPGA solutions for satellite communication system
- Own one or more FPGA bitstreams
- Create and release FPGAs through development phases
- Collaborate with network communication system architects
- Implement digital logic functions in FPGAs
- Work with system architects and design teams
- Drive trade-off analysis for optimization
Requirements For FPGA Engineer, Kuiper Payload FPGA
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or 7+ years FPGA experience
- 5+ years of experience in FPGA design & implementation
- Experience with System Verilog RTL coding
- Experience in design, test, delivery of FPGAs
- Experience writing test scripts (Python preferred)
- Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGAs
- Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design tools
- Must be US citizen, permanent resident, or refugee due to export control laws
Benefits For FPGA Engineer, Kuiper Payload FPGA
- Full range of medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Other benefits
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