11h ago
Wireless Firmware Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
$135k-$185k / year
full-timejunioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll develop novel wireless signal processing algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G systems at SpaceX's Starlink Mobile program. Your work will enable global cellular connectivity from space by implementing optimized software for satellites and ground stations. This role bridges wireless systems engineering and high-performance software development.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and implement physical layer algorithms for 4G/5G eNodeB/gNodeB
- Develop optimized signal processing for resource-constrained CPUs
- Run simulations to analyze modem and system performance
- Design, implement, test, and document wireless PHY and MAC layers
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's in CS, CE, EE, or STEM
- 1+ years with wireless signal processing, communications, or DSP
- 1+ years of C/C++ or Matlab coding experience
โจ Nice to Have
- Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G (LTE/NR) physical layer design
- Forward error correction coding concepts
- SDR experience
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ 3 weeks paid vacation
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- ๐ฐ 401(k) retirement plan
- ๐ Stock options and long-term incentives
- ๐ถ Paid parental leave
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter phone screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical phone interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site interviews (3-4 rounds)ยท 4 hours
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Requires willingness to work extended hours (potential for overtime)
- ITAR restrictions limit applicants to US citizens/perm residents only
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