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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink)

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $230K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for humanity's exploration of space, including the deployment of Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation. The Sr. Wireless Software Engineer will tackle engineering challenges related to firmware, embedded systems, and networking algorithms to support the Starlink communications network.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and maintain physical and MAC layer software of the wireless software stack for the Starlink communications network

Participate in architecting current and next-gen Starlink hardware and signal processing algorithms

Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, verification and launch

Work with other teams for cross-layer integration of the end-to-end system

Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products

Qualification

C/C++ programmingWireless software experienceSignal processingNetwork protocolsDigital Signal ProcessingRF systems knowledgeDebugging skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline

5+ years of professional software engineering experience, programming with C or C++

3+ years of professional experience working with wireless software or network protocols

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

Strong knowledge of wireless communications, signal processing and/or network protocols

Knowledge of RF systems and fundamentals: noise figure, link budget, non-linearity

Experience writing software for RF/mixed-signal integrated circuits and/or systems, such as phase-locked loops, mixers, data-converters, RF attenuators

Familiar with design and implementation of Digital Signal Processing algorithms and techniques: FFT, time and frequency domain equalizer, channel estimation, pilot tracking, digital pre-distortion, doppler compensation

Experience with lab equipment such as RF spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope

Experience in any of physical and/or MAC layers in broadband access technologies such as: Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G or satellite broadband

Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals

Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements