Wireless Software Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$202,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k 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) joins the team to develop firmware, embedded systems, and signal processing software for a global satellite constellation. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining physical and MAC layer software for the Starlink communications network while participating in hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification. You will build cutting-edge networking algorithms to connect thousands of satellites to millions of users and develop prototypes to quantify technical constraints. Key requirements include proficiency in C or C++ and experience with wireless software or network protocols. Preferred skills involve knowledge of RF systems, Digital Signal Processing techniques like FFT and channel estimation, and familiarity with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. The work focuses on solving complex engineering challenges within the domain of satellite broadband access technologies including Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G.
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