Sr. Wireless Software Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Design, implement, test, and maintain physical and MAC layer software for the Starlink satellite communications network, including firmware, embedded systems, and signal processing algorithms.
Role type
Senior IC wireless software engineer (satellite broadband)
Builds
Starlink satellite constellation, consumer receivers, and global broadband network infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace, satellite communications, wireless networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C/C++ programming, wireless software stack development, network protocol implementation, embedded systems programming, signal processing algorithms, RF system fundamentals, hardware bring-up and debugging, cross-layer system integration
Preferred skills
RF/mixed-signal IC design, Digital Signal Processing (FFT, equalization, channel estimation), broadband access technologies (Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, satellite), lab equipment operation (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer), performance optimization
Technologies
C, C++, FFT, phase-locked loops, mixers, data-converters, RF attenuators, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, satellite broadband
Responsibilities
Design and implement physical and MAC layer software for the wireless stack; Architect current and next-gen hardware and signal processing algorithms; Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification; Collaborate on cross-layer integration of the end-to-end system; Develop prototypes to prove design concepts and quantify constraints
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
