Senior Mobile Core Network Engineer – LTE/5G & IMS

SpaceX; Redmond; On-site; AUD 238,000 - 346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Company shuttle from Seattle to Redmon

Various other discounts and perks

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Core Network Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile) to define LTE EPC, 5G SA, and IMS requirements, integrate carrier-grade networks, and ensure robust performance of satellite-ground communications.

You will lead cross-operator testing, document core network designs and performance metrics, and contribute to the international expansion strategy with EPC/5GC/IMS features and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with integration of cellular LTE core networks (EPC, 5GC, and IMS).
• 2+ years of experience with 3G, LTE, or 5G network delivery, automation, design, and deployment.
• Experience with 3GPP network packet core and transport interfaces/protocols (SIP, RTP, Diameter, SCTP, GTP, NAS, NGAP, HTTP2).

Responsibilities

• Define LTE EPC, 5GC SA and IMS product requirements, identify new product features, and develop core network integration plans for communication into carrier-grade network architecture.
• Identify technology trades and create product roadmaps for cellular core products globally (emergency, public warning systems, roaming services and voice over LTE, NR, WiFi).
• Run technical partnership programs with international mobile network operators (scale to 10x what we have today), including deep technical discussions and supporting core network integrations.
• Create and own documentation of cellular core network design, integration, and performance metrics for the international expansion strategy for direct to handset, including EPC, 5GC SA and IMS products, 3GPP features and interfaces support, and regulatory.

Skills

LTE core network integration

3G/4G/5G network delivery

Automation and testing

SIP signaling, RTP, Diameter, NGAP, 3G

HTTP2 and related protocols

Linux

Scripting for test automation

Jira/Stash/Bamboo

Git/Gerrit/SVN

Excellent communication

Willing to travel and extended hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Stash

Bamboo

Git

Gerrit

SVN

Network analyzers

Network emulators

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Core Network Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile) to define LTE EPC, 5G SA, and IMS requirements, integrate carrier-grade networks, and ensure robust performance of satellite-ground communications.

You will lead cross-operator testing, document core network designs and performance metrics, and contribute to the international expansion strategy with EPC/5GC/IMS features and regulatory compliance.