Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile)
SpaceX
about 1 month ago
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Senior
Base Salary
$170k - $230k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement physical layer (PHY) algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G systems.
- Develop optimized signal processing algorithms for resource-constrained CPUs.
- Run simulations to analyze and validate overall system performance.
- Design, implement, test, maintain, and document the wireless PHY and MAC layers.
- Identify and debug complex performance issues across wireless layers.
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a STEM discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in wireless signal processing, modem systems design, or related fields.
- 5+ years of C/C++ coding experience.
- Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G physical layer design.
- Experience with forward error correction (FEC) coding concepts.
- Basic familiarity with MAC layer concepts.
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave and various discounts.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- 5 days of sick leave per year.
Tech Stack
CC++LinuxPython
Categories
Embedded