Voice Systems Engineer

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Voice Systems Engineer to design, install, and own RF and voice systems at data centers and launch sites. You’ll work with engineering teams across data centers, rockets, spacecraft and webcast operations.

Responsibilities include designing land mobile radio systems, configuring radios, and ensuring site coverage and reliability through testing and documentation. Travel (<25%) may be required and a US work authorization is needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional land mobile radio systems engineering experience with degree OR 5+ years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain and own RF and voice systems for data center facilities.
• Configure and program LMR infrastructure and radios (repeaters, consoles, portables, mobiles).
• Troubleshoot RF, IP backhaul and system faults; document findings for ops/maintenance.
• Support installation, testing, cutover or acceptance with customer teams.

Skills

LMR systems engineering

RF coverage principles

Codeplugs and firmware

RF troubleshooting

Field deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/EE or STEM

Tools

MOTOTRBO

ASTRO P25

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

VOICE SYSTEMSENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for a Voice Systems Engineer that will design, install, maintain, and fully own the RF and voice systems at our data center facilities.You’ll be tightly integrated with our engineering teams that design and build our data centers, rockets, spacecraft and launch sites, as well as our Emmy award-winning webcast team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience designing or supporting land mobile radio systems, including site layout, channel andtalkgroupplanning, and capacity.
• Working knowledge of RF coverage principles, including site placement, ERP, antennas, and field or drive-test validation.
• Hands-on experience configuring and programming LMR infrastructure and subscriber radios (repeaters, consoles, portables, and mobiles), including codeplugs and firmware.
• Ability to troubleshoot RF, IP backhaul, and system-level faults and document findings for operations and maintenance.
• Experience supporting installation, testing, cutover, or acceptance of radio systems in the field or with customer teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, electrical engineering, or other STEM discipline and 2+ years professional land mobile radio systems engineering experience OR 5+ years professional land mobile radio systems engineering experience without a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Direct experience with Motorola Solutions or other DMR platforms, especially MOTOTRBO and/or ASTRO P25.
• Familiarity with alternatives to conventional DMR, including cellular push-to-talk and mobile-based PTT applications and interoperability with LMR systems.
• Use of RF prediction or coverage tools and proven results meeting in-building or on-street reliability targets.
• Experience with encryption, interoperability, and public-safety feature sets.
• Familiarity with FCC licensing concepts, IP backhaul for LMR, and customer training or system acceptance.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to preform job functions.
• Availability for extended hours and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required.
• Availability for occasional travel, as required ( < 25%).
• Position is subject to pre-employment and (as applicable) periodic background, drug, and alcohol testing.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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