Sr. RF Silicon Software Engineer; Starlink

Sr. RF Silicon Software Engineer (Starlink)

Join the Starlink team at Space

X, developing the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. The role focuses on building and testing silicon for high‑performance wireless digital communication systems.

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• Bring up new RF silicon as the first engineer to power on chips for the very first time.
• Design and build modular, reusable software driver libraries for low‑level silicon control with special attention to timing, throughput, performance, and simplicity.
• Design and build hardware test platforms (HIL/HTIL) and validate silicon driver software on physical hardware or FPGA emulators.
• Support software integration into multiple project‑specific flight software teams such as satellite phased‑arrays and user terminal production.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science.
• 5+ years of professional development experience in C, C++, or Python.

• Professional experience developing, debugging, and deploying software used in real‑world applications or projects.
• Solid engineering fundamentals and knowledge of electronics, math, physics, and RF communication systems.
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• Creative approach to problem‑solving and exceptional analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.

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

RF Silicon Software Engineer/Senior: $ – $ per year.

Your actual salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits include long‑term equity, bonuses, stock incentives, medical, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, holiday benefits, and sick leave.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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