Design Verification Engineer, Leo Payload FPGA
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About the job
Leo Production team FPGA Verification engineer. Creating & Maintaining verification environments and test suites for FPGA based subsystems. 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.
Must be able to work out of the office 5 days a week. Key job responsibilities Verify FPGA solutions to support Amazon Project Leo's satellite communication system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking new system with few legacy constraints.
The FPGA verification engineer will work with design and systems teams to define/develop/implement/test/release UVM test environments in order to verify FPGA based solutions to enable Project Leo. This will focus on verifying digital designs for networking functions using the latest simulation-based verification processes and tools.
In this role you will: - Assist with the planning, architecture, development, and use of configurable, self-checking testbenches implemented in System Verilog/UVM - Develop constrained-random, metric-driven test plans and strategies to verify FPGAs performing signal processing and control functions - Collect and analyze coverage metrics, then use that information to improve the effectiveness of testcases; - Enhance your leadership skills while contributing to a dynamic DV team - Create reusable Verification IP to be shared across the organization; - Support implementing upgrades to our process and methodologies. - Enhance your DV skills as well as your knowledge of Networking while working with subject matter experts; - Mentor junior engineers - Participate in the development and deployment of networking and satellite bus FPGAs A day in the life Leo Production team FPGA verification engineer.
Create UVM verification simulation solutions. The FPGA verification engineer will work with FPGA design and systems teams to define and create UVM based simulation test environments intended to characterize and prove out functionality of FPGA designs qualifying them for release to enable Project Leo. This will focus on creating FPGA verification environments and test suites.
This role will be using the latest verification flows, processes and tools. ## About the team Project Leo is a new 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 Leo FPGA team is responsible for several FPGA designs that are an integral part of the Leo ecosystem. ## Basic qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field - Experience identifying bugs in architecture, algorithms, functionality, and performance with strong overall debugging skills - Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from IP blocks to SoCs to full system testing ## Preferred qualifications - Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field - Experience with industry standard tools and scripting languages (Python or Perl) for automation 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. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 .
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 176,600.00 - 247,300.00 USD annually
From Amazon Leo's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Amazon Leo
Amazon's satellite internet constellation, formerly Project Kuiper: satellites, launches, ground stations and the terminals customers use.
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