Lead Satellite Core Network Integration Engineer (LTE/5G)

Starlink; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Core Network Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile) to lead the integration and testing of LTE/5G core networks for carrier-grade deployments in Redmond, WA.

You will define requirements, drive roadmaps, and collaborate with international operators to ensure robust, compliant network performance. You will document core network designs, interfaces, and performance metrics, supporting EPC/5GC/IMS deployments and regulatory requirements while coordinating with partners and

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 and similar).

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 Networks

5G Core

IMS Architecture

VoLTE/VoNR/Vowifi

Network Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Network emulators

Jira

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Core Network Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile) to lead the integration and testing of LTE/5G core networks for carrier-grade deployments in Redmond, WA.

You will define requirements, drive roadmaps, and collaborate with international operators to ensure robust, compliant network performance. You will document core network designs, interfaces, and performance metrics, supporting EPC/5GC/IMS deployments and regulatory requirements while coordinating with partners and