Wireless Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Salary
$135,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $145k
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This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$202,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $170k 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 · Wireless Software Engineer

Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink) is a role focused on developing the wireless software stack for the Starlink communications network. You will design, implement, and test physical and MAC layer software while participating in hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification. The work involves creating firmware, embedded systems, and signal processing algorithms for custom hardware to support a large fleet of spacecraft and real-time networking. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C or C++, knowledge of wireless communications, network protocols, and RF systems such as link budgets and noise figures. You will also utilize Digital Signal Processing techniques like FFT and channel estimation while working with lab equipment including spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. The role addresses the challenge of building a reliable, software-defined global network to provide broadband internet via a massive satellite constellation.

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.
  • Integrate end-to-end systems across multiple layers through cross-team collaboration.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline.
  • 2+ years of professional software engineering experience programming with C or C++ in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience working with wireless software or network protocols.
  • Knowledge of wireless communications, signal processing, and RF systems fundamentals like link budget and noise figure.
  • Experience writing software for RF/mixed-signal integrated circuits such as phase-locked loops or data-converters.
  • Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing algorithms including FFT, channel estimation, and doppler compensation.
  • Experience using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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