Sr. 3GPP RAN Standardization Engineer (Starlink Mobile)
Core
Technical expert driving SpaceX's contributions to 3GPP Radio Access Network (RAN) standards for 5G/6G and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to enable satellite connectivity.
Role type
Sr. 3GPP RAN Standardization Engineer
Builds
Global 5G/6G and NTN standards for SpaceX Starlink mobile services
Domain
Telecommunications / Satellite Communications / 3GPP Standardization
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3GPP RAN2/RAN3 expertise, 5G/6G NR/LTE PHY/MAC/RRC, NTN/satellite integration, spectrum coexistence, ASN.1, RAN architecture, protocol analysis, regulatory processes
Preferred skills
PhD in EE/Telecom, leadership in 3GPP (rapporteur/chair), ITU-R/ETSI/GSMA familiarity, RF systems integration, multi-WG management
Technologies
3GPP, 5G NR, LTE, NTN, ASN.1, ITU-R, ETSI, GSMA
Responsibilities
Act as subject matter expert in 3GPP RAN2 and RAN3; present and defend company contributions; build relationships with operators and vendors; draft technical contributions on 5G/6G/NTN; analyze mobility and signaling features; translate standards into internal requirements; track standardization timelines; communicate outcomes to stakeholders; identify emerging opportunities; partner with system engineering and product teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
