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Based on 238 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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$160,000
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As a Senior RAN Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile team, you will lead the validation and optimization of 4G/5G radio access network (RAN) software protocol stacks, focusing on building scalable test automation frameworks and collaborating with developers to resolve complex issues. Your daily tasks include designing CI/CD pipelines for feature validation, analyzing logs to debug RAN problems, and developing tools to optimize network performance metrics. This role requires expertise in Python/C/C++, experience with LTE/5G-NR test cases, and knowledge of 3GPP specifications, particularly R17+ features. You will work on a cutting-edge product aimed at expanding global cellular coverage to billions of devices, addressing challenges faced by remote communities and emergency responders worldwide.
C
C++
Wi-Fi
LTE
5G
satellite broadband
RF systems
signal processing algorithms
FFT
channel estimation
pilot tracking
digital pre-distortion
doppler compensation
RF spectrum analyzer
network analyzer
signal generator
oscilloscope