Sr. Software Engineer (Starlink Wireless Protocol)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK WIRELESS PROTOCOL)

Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. Starlink is now delivering service and accepting orders both domestically and internationally, and will continue expansion to near global coverage of the populated world. We are looking for a talented software engineer to join our wireless protocol team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, test, maintain, and document the link-layer protocol for the Starlink satellite communications network
• Work with the PHY and network teams to seamlessly integrate the link-layer within the network stack
• Integrate the link-layer with simulation infrastructure
• Use network monitoring tools to analyze and monitor link layer performance. Debug and fix network reliability issues
• Participate in architecture, design and code reviews and provide peer feedback

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional development experience in C, C++, python, or mobile development languages; or 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux C/C++ software development, specific to communications protocols 
• 5+ years of professional experience in any of the L1, L2, L3 protocol stack layers in broadband access technologies such as: Wi-Fi, UMTS, LTE or satellite broadband  
• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering
• Experience in multithread/multicore programming in real-time-OS environment
• Experience in modeling, designing and validating MAC protocols
• Scripting ability with Python or similar
• Skilled in troubleshooting and tuning of component hardware, software, networking and communications protocol problems
• Understanding of network layer components such as IPv4, IPv6, Mobile IP, routing, or forwarding
• Experience in development of very high-performance software with minimum delay and tight CPU constraints

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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