DSP Engineer (Starshield)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of national security technology! As a DSP Engineer on the Starshield satellite team, you will leverage cutting-edge technology to ensure global connectivity for the US government. Collaborating with experts from various fields, you will tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment, driving innovation and operational capabilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to critical intelligence and national security efforts while working on advanced RF sensing systems. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Long-term incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ years in digital signal processing engineering or 3+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive decisions on sensor firmware and software designs.
• Research solutions for large-scale RF sensing systems.
• Design algorithms for sensor data processing.

Skills

Digital Signal Processing

System-Level Modeling

Debugging

Performance Optimization

Effective Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

DSP ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

As a DSP engineer on the Starshield satellite team, you will be a part of a mission to provide global connectivity to the US government including immediate access to critical intelligence and national security data anywhere it is needed. You will work with a team of RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build systems for proliferated sensing in low earth orbit. You will work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, where we are exploring unsolved problems and applying the SpaceX mindset of iterating rapidly to go from design and demo to operational capability at lightning pace.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive program-level decisions on sensor firmware and software designs
• Research novel solutions for large-scale RF sensing systems
• Design and test algorithms for on-orbit and ground-based sensor data processing
• Work in close collaboration with FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to design and validate RF sensing systems
• Perform on-orbit demonstrations and testing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering and 1+ years of experience in digital signal processing engineering and/or 3+ years of professional digital signal processing engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience in system-level modeling and/or digital signal processing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Developed and deployed software that has been used in real-world applications and projects
• Knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Experience with debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
• Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
DSP Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
DSP Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/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 and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.