Wireless Protocol Software Engineer

4 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Join SpaceX, a pioneering company in space exploration, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that will enable human life on Mars.

We are seeking a skilled Wireless Protocol Software Engineer to design, code, maintain, test, and document the link-layer protocol for our Satellite Communications Network.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop the link-layer protocol for the Satellite Communications Network.
  • Collaborate with the MAC protocol design team to ensure seamless integration.
  • Work with the PHY and Network teams to integrate the link-layer within the Network stack.
  • Integrate the link-layer with simulation infrastructure.
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews, providing peer feedback.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or 4 additional years of work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in hands-on embedded C/C++ software development for communications protocols.
  • 1+ years of experience in L2, L3 protocol stack layers in broadband access technologies such as WiFi, UMTS, LTE, or satellite broadband.
  • 1+ years of experience with embedded Linux software development.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in Multithread/Multicore programming.
  • Experience with systems integration and testing methodologies.
  • Experience with current software development processes and tools, including Agile, TDD, BDD, CI, Git.
  • Experience in Hardware/software integration, like DMA, MMIO, etc.
  • Experience with JTAG, SWD debugging.
  • Experience in modeling and validating MAC protocols using simulation tools like NS3, OPNET, or other.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting and tuning of component hardware, software, networking, and communications protocol problems.
  • Understanding of network layer components such as IPv4, IPv6, Mobile IP, routing, forwarding, etc.
  • Proficiency with network monitoring protocols and tools such as SNMP, RMON, Wireshark, Ethereal.
  • Industry technical certifications a plus.
  • Scripting ability with Python or similar.
  • Experience with modern encryption and decryption methods and their implementation.
  • Experience in development of very high-performance SW with minimum delay and limited response time.
  • Able to consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex and significant problems in a collaborative fashion.
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to work concurrently on multiple complex and sometimes ambiguous problems.
  • Able to communicate complex concepts, problems, and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization.

Additional Requirements:

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

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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; 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.

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