Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct to Cell)

Space exploration company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and global cellular connectivity from space.
$120,000 - $170,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
Space · Telecommunications

Description For Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct to Cell)

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Wireless Firmware Engineer for their innovative Direct-to-Cell program aimed at providing global cellular connectivity from space. This role sits at the intersection of wireless communications and space technology, offering a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite-based cellular systems.

The position requires expertise in both wireless signal processing algorithms and high-performance software development. You'll be working closely with wireless systems engineers and protocol firmware engineers to accelerate wireless PHY development and tackle interdisciplinary challenges. Your work will directly impact the development of novel wireless signal processing algorithms and optimized software for satellites and ground stations.

The ideal candidate should have advanced education in a STEM field and practical experience with wireless communications and programming. You'll be involved in designing and implementing physical layer algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G systems, developing optimized signal processing solutions, and ensuring overall system performance.

SpaceX offers a comprehensive benefits package including equity opportunities, medical coverage, and retirement plans. This role presents an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species while developing revolutionary space-based communication systems. You'll be part of a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology and telecommunications.

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Responsibilities For Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct to Cell)

  • Design and implement physical layer (PHY) algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G (LTE/NR) eNodeB/gNodeB
  • Develop optimized signal processing algorithms running on resource-constrained CPUs
  • Develop models and 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 the wireless PHY and MAC layers
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
  • Contribute to system dimensioning and algorithm design for next generation hardware

Requirements For Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct to Cell)

Python
Linux
  • Master's or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a STEM discipline
  • 1+ Years of experience with wireless signal processing, wireless communications, modem systems design
  • 1+ Years of C/C++ or Matlab coding experience
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits For Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct to Cell)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Company stock or stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

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