SpaceX

Satellite Communications

RANIntegrationEngineer(StarlinkMobile)

$125–175k Redmond, Washington, United States
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The Brief

“RAN Integration Engineer (Starlink Mobile) at SpaceX. Skills: RAN integration, LTE, 5G NR, NR-NTN, eNB/gNB configuration, EPC/5GC platforms, Test case development and execution, Lab operations. Integrating, validating, and optimizing Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions. Working across eNB/gNB and EPC/5GC platforms”

What You'll Achieve.

Reliable service delivery; Support end-to-end service validation

Industry & Context.

Satellite Communications
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Issue resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, Willing and able to spend extended periods at partner sites, ITAR REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee eligible to obtain U.S. Department of State authorizations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, Experience working with LTE, 5G/NR, and NR-NTN protocols and/or architectures, 2+ years of experience with eNB and gNB configuration, integration, and troubleshooting, Experience managing configuration changes, Experience with test case development, execution, and management (including test planning and results tracking), Experience with lab operations, including equipment management and testbed maintenance

Nice to Have

5+ years of lab/field experience in new product introduction and/or product certification, Prior experience with non-terrestrial networks (NTN), satellite communications, or direct-to-device connectivity, In depth knowledge of 3GPP NTN specifications and related R17+ RAN features, Experience with automation tools in cloud based environments for configuration management or test execution, Vendor management experience working with modem companies and OEMs

What You'll Do.

and optimizing Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions

Working across eNB/gNB and EPC/5GC platforms

Managing configuration changes

Coordinating and managing vendors

Maintaining lab environments

Lead RAN lab integration activities for LTE

Perform and document configuration changes on eNB and gNB systems

Manage vendor relationships

and execute test cases for RAN validation

Oversee day-to-day lab operations

and enforce lab policies and procedures

Manage and maintain system interoperability testing progress

issue tracking and resolution

Contribute to the definition and implementation of NR-NTN-specific features and operational workflows

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with internal systems, software, and field teams to resolve integration issues and support end-to-end service validation

Process & Methodology

Configuration control, Test planning, Results tracking, Issue tracking and resolution

Full Job Description

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. RAN INTEGRATION ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE) SpaceX is developing a new satellite-to-mobile network to bring ubiquitous cellular connectivity worldwide via the Starlink constellation. We are partnering with telecommunication companies around the world to bring this service directly from satellites to mobile phones, with the goal of providing coverage anywhere a phone can see the sky. More than 20% of the United States and 90% of the Earth remain uncovered by existing wireless networks. Starlink was designed to connect the disconnected, and this new product will greatly expand that mission by extending coverage to billions of existing cellular devices. Applications include connecting hikers in national parks, emergency responders, rural communities, remote sensors, and people in emergency situations. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating, validating, and optimizing Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions that combine terrestrial LTE/5G with non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities. You will work across eNB/gNB and EPC/5GC platforms, manage configuration changes, coordinate and manage vendors, and maintain lab environments that support rapid iteration and reliable service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the cutting edge of satellite connectivity with a world-class team. Responsibilities Lead RAN lab integration activities for LTE, 5G NR, and NR-NTN features supporting Starlink Mobile services. Perform and document configuration changes on eNB and gNB systems, ensuring compatibility with NR and NR-NTN test platforms and devices. Manage vendor relationships, including technical coordination, requirement alignment, and issue resolution with RAN equipment and so

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