SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Wi-Fi Engineer - Hardware Reliability

Hardware Validation & TestingPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, or another STEM discipline is required.
At least 1 year of experience working with digital or mixed-signal designs using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and/or soldering equipment; internships and school projects count.
At least 1 year of experience with networking technologies, including Ethernet protocols and Wi-Fi standards.
At least 1 year of experience with data analysis in Python or R.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Must be willing to travel up to 10% for work.
Must meet U.S. export authorization requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Perform telemetry and log analysis and hands-on debugging to identify root causes and corrective actions for failed phased-array, Wi-Fi, and power supply PCBAs.
Build and maintain tools and custom software to assess Starlink customer hardware performance and reliability.
Run internal betas and product launches to identify and resolve hardware or software design issues before public launch.
Collaborate across engineering, production, test, inventory, quality, supply chain, and customer experience to drive business outcomes.
Contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solve complex problems collaboratively and under tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in consumer electronics or a similar industry.
Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware.
Proficiency in understanding PCB schematics and layout tools.
Experience with engineering projects involving CPU, FPGA, or ASIC circuit boards; Linux; high-speed interfaces; memories; and/or low-power platforms.
Experience with antenna theory, RF antennas, and communication systems.
Experience troubleshooting RF communication systems, including Wi-Fi.
Understanding of service provider and home network technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, WDM, IPv4, and IPv6 connectivity; DNS, DHCP, NTP, and UPnP internet services; and NAT.
Knowledge of and troubleshooting experience with common consumer devices such as NAS, IoT, and smart devices.
Experience working in complex software-defined networking (SDN) and/or network function virtualization (NFV) environments.
At least 1 year of experience with SQL.
Strong coding skills, including clean, efficient, and well-documented code and a foundation in software design principles.
Experience in a technical operational role in a live-service or high-volume production environment, such as consumer goods or automotive.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
Self-motivation, independent learning, multitasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently.

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.

WI-FI ENGINEER, HARDWARE RELIABILITY (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and millions of consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As an RF/Wi-Fi Engineer on the Starlink Reliability team, you will perform telemetry and log analysis as well as hands-on debugging to drive to root cause and corrective action of failed hardware. You will build and maintain tools and custom software to assess the performance and reliability of Starlink customer hardware (dishes, routers, power supplies, etc.) and support internal betas and product launches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform telemetry and log analysis as well as hands-on debugging to drive to root cause and corrective action of failed phased-array, Wi-Fi, and power supply PCBAs
Build and maintain critical tools and custom software to objectively assess the performance and reliability of Starlink customer hardware
Run internal betas and product launches to identify and resolve any design issues in the hardware or software of new products ahead of their public launch
Build relationships and collaborate across disciplines including engineering, production, test, inventory, quality, supply chain, and customer experience to drive positive business outcomes
Consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex problems in a collaborative fashion and under tight deadlines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, or other STEM discipline
1+ years of experience working with digital or mixed-signal designs, using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and/or soldering equipment (includes internships and school projects)
1+ years of experience with networking technologies including ethernet protocols and Wi-Fi standards
1+ years of experience with data analysis in Python/R

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1+ years experience in consumer electronics or similar industry
Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware
Proficiency at understanding PCB schematics and layout tools
Experience with engineering projects in any one or more of the following areas: CPU/FPGA/ASIC circuit boards, Linux, high-speed interfaces, memories, and/or low-power platforms
Experience with basic principles of antenna theory, RF antennas, and communication systems
Experience troubleshooting RF communication systems including Wi-Fi
Understanding of service provider and home network technologies including but not limited to:
- Connectivity (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, WDM, IPv4, and IPv6)
- Internet services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, NAT, etc.)
- Knowledge and troubleshooting of most common consumer devices (NAS, IoT, smart devices, etc.)
Experience working within complex software-defined networking (SDN) and/or network function virtualization (NFV) environments
1+ years of experience with SQL
Strong coding skills: clean, efficient, and well-documented code with a foundation in software design principles
Experience in a technical operational role under the pressure of a live service or high-volume production environment (e.g., consumer goods, automotive)
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements
Self-motivated independent learner with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is based in Bastrop, TX (near Austin) and requires being on-site; hybrid or remote work not considered
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be willing to travel up to 10% for work

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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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