SpaceX · 1 day ago
Sr. DSP Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Sr. DSP Engineer on the Starshield satellite team will work on providing global connectivity to the US government, focusing on sensor firmware and software designs for RF sensing systems in low earth orbit.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive program-level decisions on sensor firmware and software designs
Research novel solutions for large-scale RF sensing systems
Design and test algorithms for on-orbit and ground-based sensor data processing
Work in close collaboration with FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to design and validate RF sensing systems
Perform on-orbit demonstrations and testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in digital signal processing engineering; OR 7+ years of professional experience in digital signal processing engineering experience in lieu of a degree
5+ years of experience in system-level modeling and/or digital signal processing
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in communication systems and/or digital signal processing
3+ years professional experience working on RF sensors or related systems
Experience modeling RF and channel impairments such as multipath, phase noise, group delay, fading and nonlinear distortion
Experience with software-defined radios and frameworks, such as GNU Radio
Knowledge of in MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python
Knowledge of link budgets and analysis related to RF sensing systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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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CFO
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VP Materials Engineering
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