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Amazon • San Diego, California, United States
Salary: USD 104,000–212,200 per year
Role & seniority: Verification Engineer (mid-level); focus on digital chip SOC verification for satellite communications
Stack/tools: UVM; Verilog/SystemVerilog; Matlab models; ASIC/RTL verification; test benches; DV integration; system-level verification
Build and maintain a state-of-the-art verification environment to test RTL against reference Matlab/C models
Develop detailed test plans, author tests, run regressions, gather coverage data, and report progress
Validate ASIC implementations in Verilog/SystemVerilog and perform system-level verification using UVM-based test benches
BS in Electrical/Communications Eng or CS, or equivalent
2+ years in verification (preferably in communication systems)
2+ years in UVM
MS/PhD in Electrical/Communications Eng
3+ years in digital verification for comms systems
Familiarity with Matlab; modem design verification; SystemC/C or Matlab DV integration
Familiarity with formal verification; strong written/verbal skills
Location & work type: Los Angeles County, CA area; full-time, on-site employment (as applicable per posting)
Description
Project Kuiper 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.
The Role
Be part of Project Kuiper’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 groundbreaking 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 a state of the art verification environment to facilitate testing of the RTL against reference Matlab/C models Develop detailed test plans and write tests, run regressions, collect coverage matrices and report progress to the program Participate in the validation of ASIC implementations in Verilog/SystemVerilog Work with the design and communication systems team and participate in system level verification using test benches constructed using UVM Develop a highly automated environment to run regressions that can be used to make builds and maintain organization of the database
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering or Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience 2+ years in verification preferably in communication systems 2+ years in UVM
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering 3+ years in digital verification, preferably in communication systems Familiarity with Matlab Modem design verification experience
System C, C or Matlab model: development or DV integration experience Familiarity with formal verification techniques Strong written and verbal skills
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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Job ID: A3093479