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Sr. Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Senior Wireless Software Engineer to contribute to the Starlink project. The role involves solving novel engineering challenges related to firmware, embedded software, and networking algorithms for the world's largest satellite constellation.
Computer Software
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
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
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
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
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