CareerPlan

Sr. Core Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Redmond, WAFull-time$165k–$240k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Integrating, testing, and evaluating the functional performance, reliability, and robustness of a complex satellite communication network for Starlink Mobile, including integration of communication system components on satellite and ground stations.

Role type

Senior Core Network Integration Engineer (Satellite/Cellular)

Builds

Carrier-grade network architecture for Starlink Mobile, including EPC, 5GC SA, and IMS products.

Domain

Satellite communications + Cellular core networks (3GPP)

Required skills

LTE EPC, 5GC SA, IMS product requirements definition, 3GPP network packet core and transport interfaces/protocols (SIP, RTP, Diameter, SCTP, GTP, NAS, NGAP, HTTP2), cellular core network integration, test automation, Linux automation tools, network analyzers, packet load modules, network emulators, script development for test automation, Atlassian (Jira, Stash, Bamboo), Git/Gerrit or SVN

Preferred skills

Strategic technology decision making and design of core networking infrastructure and feature roadmaps, IMS architecture and voice service integration (VoLTE, VoNR, and VoWiFi), satellite and wireless communication theory, C-level technical discussions and presentations, 5+ years integrating and/or testing cellular 3G/4G/5G or similar protocol stacks

Technologies

LTE, 5G, 3GPP, EPC, 5GC, IMS, SIP, RTP, Diameter, SCTP, GTP, NAS, NGAP, HTTP2, Linux, Jira, Stash, Bamboo, Git, Gerrit, SVN

Responsibilities

Define LTE EPC, 5GC SA and IMS product requirements, identify new product features, and develop core network integration plans for communication into carrier-grade network architecture. Identify technology trades and create product roadmaps for cellular core products globally. Run technical partnership programs with international mobile network operators. Create and own documentation of cellular core network design, integration, and performance metrics for the international expansion strategy.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC