Senior Wireless Software Architect — Global Satellite Network

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Wireless Software Engineer to advance the Starlink network. You will design, implement, and test wireless stack software, work on RF and MAC-layer algorithms, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust satellite broadband solutions.

The role demands strong C/C++ skills, experience with wireless protocols, and a proactive problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced space environment. Join SpaceX to help connect millions worldwide, with competitive compensation, equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering or related STEM field; OR 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with C/C++.
• Experience working with wireless software or network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain physical and MAC layer software of the wireless software stack for the Starlink communications network.
• Participate in architecting current and next-gen Starlink hardware and signal processing algorithms.
• Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, verification and launch.
• Work with other teams for cross-layer integration of the end-to-end system.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
• Collaborate with other engineers to plan and organize the development of our products.

Skills

Wireless software

C/C++

Network protocols

Embedded systems

RF concepts

Debugging

Unit testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

RF spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Signal generator

Oscilloscope

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Wireless Software Engineer to advance the Starlink network. You will design, implement, and test wireless stack software, work on RF and MAC-layer algorithms, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust satellite broadband solutions.

The role demands strong C/C++ skills, experience with wireless protocols, and a proactive problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced space environment. Join SpaceX to help connect millions worldwide, with competitive compensation, equity