SpaceX

Technology

Sr.RANSoftwareEngineer(StarlinkMobile)

$200–300k ~AI est. Sunnyvale, California, United States
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The Brief

“Sr. RAN Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile) at SpaceX. Skills: RAN software, Test automation, 4G/5G protocols. Lead design of CI/CD test automation frameworks. Develop CI/CD test automation frameworks”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve network KPIs

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root-cause analysis; Troubleshoot RAN lab infrastructure

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, 5+ years Python/C/C++ coding, 5+ years automated LTE/5G-NR test cases, UE log analysis experience, Test automation frameworks experience, CI/CD pipelines experience

Nice to Have

In-depth 3GPP specifications knowledge, R17+ RAN features knowledge, LTE and 5G-NR protocols understanding, Software issues at PHY, MAC, RRC layers, Full release cycle support, Commercial deployment experience, Debugging skills, Performance skills, Analytical skills, Engineering fundamentals

What You'll Do.

Lead design of CI/CD test automation frameworks

Develop CI/CD test automation frameworks

Maintain CI/CD test automation frameworks

Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs

Root-cause RAN issues

Collaborate with developers to resolve issues

Drive feature improvements

Analyze RAN performance

Optimize eNB/gNB parameters

Manage network issues

Prioritize network issues

Collaborate with development teams

Drive issue resolution

Troubleshoot RAN lab infrastructure

Maintain RAN lab infrastructure

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with developers; Collaborate with partner teams

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. SR. RAN SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE) SpaceX is developing a satellite-to-mobile network to deliver ubiquitous cellular connectivity worldwide through the Starlink constellation. We are partnering with mobile network operators globally to provide direct-to-cell service, extending coverage to billions of existing cellular devices. Starlink Mobile was designed to connect the unconnected, 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. As a Sr. Software RAN Engineer on the Starlink Mobile program, you will lead the validation and optimization of the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack. This role requires strong software engineering skills to build scalable test automation frameworks and work directly with other software developers to triage and resolve complex 4G/5G protocol stack software issues. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD test automation frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation, including functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and root-cause RAN issues, and collaborate with developers to resolves issues and drive feature improvements Build software tools and data pipelines to analyze RAN performance and optimize eNB/gNB parameters to improve network KPIs Manage and prioritize network issues while collaborating closely with development teams to drive resolution Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure in collaboration with partner teams BASIC QUALIFICATIO

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