SpaceX

Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-05-15

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement physical layer (PHY) algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G (LTE/NR).
  • Develop optimized signal processing algorithms for resource-constrained CPUs.
  • Create models and simulations to validate system performance.
  • Design, implement, test, and document wireless PHY and MAC layers of the protocol stack.
  • Identify and debug performance issues across wireless layers.
  • Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Contribute to system dimensioning and algorithm design for next-generation hardware.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field.
  • 1+ years of experience in wireless signal processing, communications, or similar areas.
  • 1+ years of C/C++ or Matlab coding experience.
  • Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G physical layer design and broadband OFDM waveforms.
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
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