Sr. Wireless Software Engineer; Starlink

Sr. Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink)

Sunnyvale, CA

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars and to deliver high‑speed broadband via the Starlink satellite constellation.

As a Sr. Wireless Software Engineer on these programs, you will be solving a wide range of novel engineering challenges:

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

Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support.

• 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 a 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 such as PLLs, mixers, data‑converters, RF attenuators.
• Familiarity with design and implementation of DSP algorithms and techniques: FFT, time‑ and frequency‑domain equalizer, 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 any of the physical and/or MAC layers of broadband access technologies such as Wi‑Fi, LTE, 5G or satellite broadband.
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• 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.

Pay range:
Sr. Software Engineer: $ - $ per year. Actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives such as company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards; discretionary bonuses; and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year, with paid sick leave in accordance with Company policy.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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