SpaceX · 5 days ago
Sr. RF Silicon Software Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced technologies. They are seeking a Senior RF Silicon Software Engineer to work on the silicon life-cycle for high-performance wireless digital communication systems, contributing to the development and integration of software and hardware for the Starlink project.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Bring up new RF silicon as the first engineer to power on chips for the very first time
Design and build modular, reusable software driver libraries for low-level silicon control with special attention to timing, throughput, performance, and simplicity
Design and build hardware test platforms (hardware-in-the-loop/HTIL/HIL), and validate silicon driver software on physical hardware or FPGA emulators
Support software integration into multiple project-specific flight software teams such as satellite phased-arrays and user terminal production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
5+ years of professional development experience in C, C++, or Python
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
Preferred
Professional experience developing, debugging, and deploying software that has been used in real-world applications or projects
Solid engineering fundamentals and knowledge of electronics, math, physics, and RF communication systems
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
Creative approach to problem-solving and exceptional analytical skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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