Senior Wireless Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$160,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $192k
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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 · Senior Wireless Software Engineer

As a Sr. Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink), you will join the team responsible for developing the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. You will design, implement, and maintain physical and MAC layer software for the Starlink communications network while participating in hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification. Your daily work involves creating firmware, embedded systems, and signal processing algorithms to connect thousands of satellites to millions of users in real time. The role requires proficiency in C or C++ and experience with wireless software or network protocols. You will utilize knowledge of RF systems, Digital Signal Processing techniques like FFT and channel estimation, and lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. This position addresses the technical challenges of building a reliable, software-defined global network using advanced networking algorithms and custom hardware for satellite communications.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, test, and maintain physical and MAC layer software for the Starlink communications network.
  • Architect current and next-generation hardware and signal processing algorithms.
  • Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, verification, and launch activities.
  • Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of software including development, testing, and support.
  • Execute cross-layer integration of the end-to-end system with other engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline is required.
  • Two years of professional software engineering experience with C or C++ may be substituted for a degree.
  • Experience working with wireless software or network protocols is required.
  • Knowledge of RF systems and fundamentals such as noise figure, link budget, and non-linearity is preferred.
  • Experience writing software for RF/mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing algorithms like FFT, channel estimation, and doppler compensation is preferred.
  • Experience using lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes is preferred.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have applicable status for ITAR export control compliance.

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