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SpaceX's Starshield program leverages Starlink and SpaceX launch capabilities to deliver secure communications and sensing for national security. The team is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to design, model, and validate on-orbit and ground-based signal processing algorithms and contribute to firmware/software decisions in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment.

Skills

  • Strong foundation in digital signal processing theory and algorithm development
  • Experience with system-level modeling and simulation for RF/DSP systems
  • Practical experience with software development, debugging, and performance optimization
  • Familiarity with FPGA integration and collaboration with hardware teams
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/TS-SCI clearance (ITAR requirements apply)
  • Effective written and verbal communication in cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as required

Responsibilities

  • Drive program-level firmware and software design decisions for DSP systems
  • Research and prototype novel solutions for large-scale RF and signal-processing systems
  • Design, implement, and test on-orbit and ground-based signal-processing algorithms
  • Collaborate closely with FPGA, RF/antenna, hardware, and software engineers to integrate and validate systems
  • Perform on-orbit demonstrations, testing, and iteration to move designs to operational capability
  • Support debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing for deployed systems

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  • Or 3+ years of professional DSP engineering experience in lieu of degree
  • Initiation and ability to complete Top Secret clearance process

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Eligibility for company equity, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchases)
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts
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