DSP Engineer (Starship Avionics) at SpaceX

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.DSP ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)Starship revolutionizes orbital flight and space travel opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. As a DSP engineer on the Starship RF team you will develop communication systems and RF sensors enabling new vehicle capabilities and taking components from concept to orbit to the Moon and to Mars! Become a part of this fast moving and world class development team work with super smart and motivated engineers and achieve truly audacious goals. If youre ready for a challenge and want to make our civilization multi-planetary then youve come to the right place!RESPONSIBILITIES:System-level and link-level design in support of spacecraft communications and sensing systemsWork across disciplines with RF/antenna FPGA and software engineers to design and validate comm systemsDevelop floating-point and fixed-point models and run simulations to analyze and validate overall system performance including modem performanceSupport FPGA designers with bit-accurate and cycle-accurate RTL verificationOwn the end-to-end results of your products from requirements gathering through production and flight including verification and documentationBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree in mathematics computer science or an engineering discipline1 years of experience designing and verifying modems and sensors1 years of experience developing signal processing algorithms in Python Matlab or C/CPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Masters degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in communication systems or digital signal processingExpertise modeling with both floating-point and fixed-point signal processing algorithms in Python Matlab or C/CExperience in coherent digital demodulation of waveforms such as BPSK QPSK QAM PCM/FM APSK OFDM including spread spectrumExperience with continuous wave or pulse radarExperience with software-defined radios and frameworks such as GNU RadioExperience developing firmware for Xilinx FPGA platforms using the Xilinx toolchainExperience with verification between simulation and RTL FPGA implementationExperience modeling RF and channel impairments such as multipath phase noise group delay fading and nonlinear distortionUnderstanding of RF concepts such as AGC noise figure power amplifiers phase noise PLL oscillators/mixersUnderstanding of RF link budgets and noise analysis intermodulation analysis and trade-offs of frequency conversion topologiesFamiliarity with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generatorsExcellent communication and documentation skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplinesADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestonesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range: DSP Engineer/Level I: $120000.00 - $145000.00/per year DSP Engineer/Level II: $140000.00 - $170000.00/per yearYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.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. Key Skills System Design,C/C++,System Architecture,LabView,Military Experience,Systems Engineering,Requirements Management,Sensors,Ethernet,Confluence,Avionics,Aviation Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 140000 - 170000