Network Software Integration Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $125,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted: today

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Network Software Integration Engineer (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink program as a Network Software Integration Engineer, where you will develop and maintain fast and reliable integrated testing infrastructure for satellite internet systems. Your day-to-day involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver dynamic end-to-end testing solutions, debugging software and network failures in hardware-in-the-loop environments, and identifying gaps in testing coverage across the network. You will use Python and C++ to create tools for software development, deployment, data analysis, and test execution in various environments including virtualized setups and real-world scenarios. This role requires expertise in containerization frameworks like Docker and Kubernetes, Linux operating systems, and hands-on experience with hardware such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. The position is integral to ensuring the rapid iteration cycle of SpaceX's Starlink network, providing cutting-edge internet services globally.

Skills

Python C++ Docker Kubernetes Linux bash OSI-model Spectrum analyzers Oscilloscopes PCBAs

What you'll do

Develop fast and reliable integrated test systems architecture for the Starlink network.
Work across teams to deliver dynamic end-to-end testing solutions.
Debug software and network failures in hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
Identify and resolve testing coverage gaps across the network.
Develop tools for data analysis, visualization, and test execution in multiple environments.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field.
2+ years of professional software development experience (internship counts).
Experience developing, debugging, and deploying real-world applications.
Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
Knowledgeable in containerization frameworks like Docker and K8s.
Strong understanding of Linux OS and bash scripting skills.
Hands-on lab experience with OSI-model layer 2 and 3 networking.

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