Embedded Software Engineer Customer Hardware Starlink
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER CUSTOMER HARDWARE (STARLINK)
Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation and is providing fast reliable internet to millions users worldwide. We design build manufacture and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of customer kits. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon researchers in Antarctica digital nomads who travel via RV emergency responders commercial airlines cruise lines and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. While users can get online within minutes almost anywhere in the world weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential. We are looking for bestinclass engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for individuals communities and businesses.
- Develop software running on custom hardware that is deployed to millions of devices around the world
- Create infrastructure and tools for rapid and reliable deployment of our code to our customers no matter where they are
- Write software for Starlinks custom phased array and modem silicon
- Radically improve the user experience of satellite internet
- Develop a telemetry system that scales to millions of devices with trillions of data points
- Build robust systems that are resistant to adversarial attacks
Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create including development testing and support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement highly available faulttolerant consumer devices that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance for millions of users
- Participate in architecture design and code reviews
- Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
- Work with the Starlink factory to manufacture devices inhouse
- Write quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM RISC V etc.
- Develop systems that allow for test across multiple environments such as virtualized hardware or real hardwareintheloop simulations
- Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment test and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in computer science engineering math or a STEM discipline and 1 years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 3 years of professional experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)
- Development experience in C C Golang Python or Rust
- Any experience with embedded or low level systems development
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Developed debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world embedded devices
- Creative approach to problem solving exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
- Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP etc. electronics math physics and radio frequency
- Strong skills in debugging performance optimization and testing
- Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
