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SpaceX

Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct To Cell)

SpaceX

Published 11 May 2026
Sunnyvale, CA
135K - 185K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

C++
MATLAB
Python

Key skills

Computer Science
Written Communication
Code Reviews
Electrical Engineering
Signal Processing
Wireless
Debugging
Architecture
WiFi
Optimization
Deployment

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

FirmWare
Linux

Description

The role involves developing wireless signal processing algorithms and implementing optimized software for satellites and ground stations. The engineer will design, test, and maintain the physical and MAC layers of the protocol stack for satellite-based 4G and 5G systems. Responsibilities include debugging complex performance issues and contributing to system architecture and algorithm design. The position requires close collaboration with wireless systems and protocol firmware engineers to accelerate development. Additionally, the role involves running simulations to validate system performance and modem functionality.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM discipline. At least one year of experience is required in wireless signal processing, modem systems design, or physical layer processing. Proficiency in C, C++, or Matlab is also mandatory. Applicants must meet ITAR requirements, meaning they must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or otherwise eligible under U.S. export regulations.

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About the company

SpaceX

Size

13529

Founded

HQ

Hawthorne, US

Description

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the worlds most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.

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