Senior LTE/5G Core Network Integration Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation & holidays

SpaceX shuttle to Redmond

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Core Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile) to drive integration and testing of a satellite communication core network. You will shape EPC/IMS features, align with operators, and own core-network documentation for global deployment.

You will analyze performance, build automation for testing, and collaborate with partners to ensure robust, scalable communications from satellites to ground networks. Requires strong technical leadership and field-ready problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• 5+ years hands-on integration of cellular core networks (EPC, 5GC, IMS).
• 2+ years in 4G/ LTE/ 5G network delivery, automation, design or deployment.
• Experience with diameter, SCTP, GTP, s1/5/6a/8, NAS, Gx/Rx, etc.

Responsibilities

• Define LTE EPC product requirements and develop core network integration plans for carrier-grade architecture.
• Identify technology trades and create roadmaps for cellular core products globally.
• Manage technical partnerships with international mobile operators for scale.
• Create and own documentation of cellular core network design, integration and performance metrics.

Skills

LTE EPC integration

5G/4G network delivery

Automation scripting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Linux

Network analyzers

Test automation scripts

Git/Gerrit

SVN

JIRA

Stash

Bamboo

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Core Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile) to drive integration and testing of a satellite communication core network. You will shape EPC/IMS features, align with operators, and own core-network documentation for global deployment.

You will analyze performance, build automation for testing, and collaborate with partners to ensure robust, scalable communications from satellites to ground networks. Requires strong technical leadership and field-ready problem solving.