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, TEST AUTOMATION (STARLINK WI-FI)

SpaceX is developing the world's largest constellation of low earth orbit satellites to bring top-tier internet to underserved populations around the globe. At Starlink speeds, the final WiFi link is a critical and challenging piece of this mission. We need to build one of the best WiFi routers in the world at a fraction of traditional costs, and we need your help to make it a reality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build the machine that tests the machine: An automated RF test environment for WiFi mesh performance across the dizzying array of real-world homes, airplanes, and user devices we must support.
• Design and build next-gen automated test infrastructure that enables rapid iteration and joyful debugging.
• Work closely with a tight-knit team of hardware and software engineers to build a revolutionary product at an unprecedented velocity.
• Solve problems across all layers of the stack from RF/PHY to MAC to network.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in C, C++, Python, or other modern programming language.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong background in test automation.
• Strong adversarial testing mindset and debugging skills.
• Experience shipping a highly rated consumer product.
• Experience with wireless MAC and networking protocols.
• Experience with embedded systems and security.
• Solid fundamental knowledge of math, physics, RF, and networking.
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
• Proven track record solving difficult engineering problems, and a hunger to dive into complex systems and make them work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours 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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