This role pays more than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$158,362–$216,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$228k
versus about
$187k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Sr. DSP Systems Engineer (Silicon Engineering) joins a cross-disciplinary team to develop next-generation ASICs for space and ground infrastructure. The role involves driving program-level decisions on sensor firmware, software, and AI-driven architecture for large-scale RF sensing and satellite broadband systems. Key responsibilities include researching solutions for digital beamforming, massive MIMO, and direct-to-device technology; designing and testing algorithms for system-level performance; and collaborating with ASIC, FPGA, and RF engineers to bring up silicon-based communication systems. The candidate will manage link budgets, multi-access schemes like TDMA and OFDMA, and generate technical specifications for spacecraft and consumer equipment. Required skills include proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, or Python, along with experience in signal processing, wireless modem design, and modeling RF impairments such as multipath and phase noise to solve complex connectivity challenges in the satellite broadband domain.
Digital Signal Processing
ASIC
FPGA
MATLAB
Python
C++
GNU Radio
Multi-access Schemes
Link Budgets
Beamforming
Massive MIMO
Git
JIRA
Confluence
Bitbucket
Bamboo