Sr. Wireless Software Engineer; Starlink

Sr. Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink)

At SpaceX, we are deploying Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. As a member of the Starlink programs, you will develop firmware, embedded software and signal‑processing algorithms, networking protocols, and infrastructure tools to support the largest satellite constellation.

• Firmware, embedded, and signal‑processing software on custom hardware flying the world’s largest fleet of spacecraft.
• Cutting‑edge networking algorithms to connect thousands of satellites to millions of users in real time.
• Infrastructure and tools that enable a highly reliable, software‑defined global network.

• Design, implement, test, and maintain physical and MAC‑layer software of the wireless software stack for the Starlink communications network.
• Participate in architecting current and next‑gen Starlink hardware and signal‑processing algorithms.
• Participate in hardware bring‑up, debugging, verification, and launch.
• Work with other teams for cross‑layer integration of the end‑to‑end system.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
• Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; or 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.

• Strong knowledge of wireless communications, signal processing, and/or network protocols.
• Knowledge of RF systems and fundamentals: noise figure, link budget, non‑linearity.
• Experience writing software for RF/mixed‑signal integrated circuits and/or systems (e.g., phase‑locked loops, mixers, data‑converters, RF attenuators).
• Familiar with design and implementation of DSP algorithms: FFT, time and frequency‑domain equalizers, channel estimation, pilot tracking, digital pre‑distortion, Doppler compensation.
• Experience with lab equipment such as RF spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope.
• Experience in physical and/or MAC layers of broadband access technologies such as Wi‑Fi, LTE, 5G, or satellite broadband.
• Creative problem‑solving, exceptional analytical skills, and strong engineering fundamentals.
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit‑testing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Pay range: $ – $ per year. Base salary is determined on a case‑by‑case basis based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to the base salary, you may be eligible for long‑term incentives, performance bonuses, stock options, a company stock purchase plan, medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

All benefits meet or exceed applicable law.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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