Wireless Firmware Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 58% 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 Systems Engineer (Starlink Mobile) joins the Starlink Mobile team to design and develop wireless communications algorithms that maximize performance for the satellite constellation and future networks. The role involves designing and optimizing MAC and PHY layer algorithms for link adaptation, power control, timing advance, and doppler tracking. You will simulate complex MAC layer scheduling, analyze inter-cell and inter-beam interference on uplink and downlink, and collaborate with software engineers to deploy production algorithms to orbit. Key responsibilities include qualifying performance through KPI analysis and developing high-fidelity models for non-terrestrial applications using 3GPP protocols (4G/5G/6G). Required skills include experience with cellular base station protocols and proficiency in MATLAB, along with working knowledge of Python or C/C++. The role focuses on solving technical challenges related to satellite communication systems and signal processing.
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