Wireless Firmware Engineer

5 days ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Wireless Firmware Engineer

Job Summary:

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Wireless Firmware Engineer to join our team. As a Wireless Firmware Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing novel wireless signal processing algorithms, implementing optimized software for use on satellites and ground stations, debugging complex systems and performance issues, and developing production software.

Responsibilities:

• 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, including modem performance.

• Design, implement, test, maintain, and document the wireless PHY and MAC layers of the protocol stack.

• 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:

• 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, wireless systems engineering, DSP (digital signal processing), or physical layer processing (L1).

• 1+ Years of C/C++ or Matlab coding experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G (LTE/NR) physical layer design or other modern broadband OFDM waveforms such as WiMAX, 802.11 WiFi, DVB-S2, DVB-C, 5G NTN (non-terrestrial networks).

• Familiarity with forward error correction (FEC) coding concepts.

• Basic familiarity with MAC layer (medium access control, L2).

• Development and optimization of complex signal processing algorithms in both fixed and floating point.

• Familiarity with Linux command line use, git-based version control, and python programming.

• SDR (software defined radio) experience.

• Experience supporting products through the full release cycle including commercial deployment.

• Strong skills in debugging and performance optimization; exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.

Additional Requirements:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay range: Software Engineer/Level I: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year, Software Engineer/Level II: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year.

• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

• ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

• SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

• Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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