Sr. System Development Engineer, Antenna System Validation

Overview As a System Development Engineer, you will design and integrate hardware, firmware, and software for antenna systems powering Amazon’s LEO satellites and the D2D initiative. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring up and validate subsystems, and you’ll ship solutions that blend custom hardware, FPGAs, and embedded firmware for orbit-ready performance. This role sits at the core of delivering low-latency, high-speed connectivity to underserved communities, with hands-on lab work and eventual orbital validation. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment focused on scalable, robust antenna systems and phased arrays, with opportunities to shape next-generation architectures. Compensation / Benefitssign-on paymentsRSUshealth insurance401(k) matchingpaid time offparantal leave ResponsibilitiesOwn design and implementation of hardware, firmware, software, or FPGA components for antenna systemsCollaborate with systems architects and cross-functional teams to define, implement, test, and release new antenna hardware and software capabilitiesSupport bring-up, characterization, and validation of antenna subsystems in the lab and on test hardwareTroubleshoot and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues found during development, integration, or production testingContribute to design reviews and technical documentation for new hardware, firmware, and software Key requirements5+ years of programming with a modern language (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby)Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fieldExperience with digital design, verification, or embedded firmware development (SystemVerilog/VHDL RTL, UVM testbenches, or microcontroller firmware)Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators)Export Control: U.S. citizen/national or eligible statuscross-functional collaborationtroubleshooting and problem solvingclear technical documentationSystemVerilog/VHDL RTLFPGA design and implementationembedded firmware development