Dsp Engineer, Satellites (starlink)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States
Base: $125,000 - $175,000 py; bonus/equity: long-t...
On-site
Digital signal processing engineering
Modem and sensor design and verification
Signal processing algorithm development
The Starlink Space Lasers team develops, produces, and deploys the most cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems in the world

Job Summary

  • The Starlink Space Lasers team develops, produces, and deploys the most cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems in the world.
  • As a DSP engineer, you will work collaboratively with optical, software, hardware, and DSP engineers to shape the future of laser communication systems for mission-critical applications in low earth orbit and beyond.
  • Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX, which includes long-term incentives, comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and company shuttles.

Matching Summary

The Starlink Space Lasers team develops, produces, and deploys the most cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems in the world.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $175,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Long-term incentives including stock and options; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid leave, employee stock purchase plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • digital signal processing engineering
  • modem and sensor design and verification
  • signal processing algorithm development
  • system-level modeling and DSP
  • collaboration with FPGA and RF engineers
  • on-orbit testing and demonstrations

Nice-to-have

  • floating-point and fixed-point modeling expertise
  • coherent digital demodulation experience
  • firmware development for Xilinx FPGA or STM32
  • verification between simulation and RTL FPGA
  • understanding of RF and Optical link budgets
  • familiarity with spectrum analyzers and signal generators
  • excellent communication and documentation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering with 1+ years DSP experience or 3+ years DSP experience without degree
  • 1+ years experience designing and verifying modems and sensors
  • 1+ years experience developing signal processing algorithms in Python, Matlab, or C/C++
  • 1+ years experience in system-level modeling and/or digital signal processing
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee or eligible for required authorizations

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee or eligible for authorization

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