Wireless Software Engineer
SpaceX
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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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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 on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 442 roles with salary data.
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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.
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