Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

TL;DR

Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile): Developing novel wireless signal processing algorithms and implementing optimized software for satellite-based 4G/5G (LTE/NR) eNodeB/gNodeB with an accent on wireless PHY development and interdisciplinary challenges. Focus on designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining the wireless PHY and MAC layers of the protocol stack.

Location: Redmond, WA

Salary: $122,500.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Company

hirify.global is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible.

What you will do

• Design and implement physical layer (PHY) algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G (LTE/NR) eNodeB/gNodeB.
• Develop optimized signal processing algorithms running on resource-constrained CPUs.
• Develop models and run simulations to analyze and validate overall system performance, including modem performance.
• Design, implement, test, maintain, and document the wireless PHY and MAC layers of the protocol stack.
• Identify and debug complex performance issues across the wireless PHY and MAC layers.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a STEM discipline.
• 1+ Years of experience with at least 1 of the following; wireless signal processing, wireless communications, modem systems design, wireless systems engineering, DSP (digital signal processing), or physical layer processing (L1).
• 1+ Years of C/C++ or Matlab coding experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G (LTE/NR) physical layer design or other modern broadband OFDM waveforms such as WiMAX, 802.11 WiFi, DVB-S2, DVB-C, 5G NTN (non-terrestrial networks).
• Familiarity with forward error correction (FEC) coding concepts.
• Basic familiarity with MAC layer (medium access control, L2).
• Development and optimization of complex signal processing algorithms in both fixed and floating point.
• Familiarity with Linux command line use, git-based version control, and python programming.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the hirify.global Redmond office Monday to Friday.