Firmware Engineer for Digital Beamforming Systems

2 days ago


Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Firmware Engineer for Digital Beamforming Systems, you'll be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the architecture, integration, and testing of advanced phased array systems.

You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with engineers from various disciplines, including antenna engineers, ASIC and RFIC designers, electrical engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing engineers.

The responsibilities of this role include:

  • Bring-up and debug proof of concept prototypes.
  • Implement and maintain complex firmware designs.
  • Write clean, easy-to-understand, robust, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
  • 3+ years of industrial or research experience.
  • 1+ years of experience with C or C++ on embedded systems.
  • Previous work experience with communication protocols (SERDES, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).

Preferred skills and experience include:

  • A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
  • Experience interfacing micros to peripherals.
  • Board bring-up and debugging skills.
  • Experience in beamforming systems, especially digital beamforming.
  • Familiarity with DSP concepts and applications.

Additional requirements include:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.



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