Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

TL;DR

Wireless Firmware Engineer (Starlink Mobile): Developing novel wireless signal processing algorithms and optimized software for satellites and ground stations with an accent on wireless PHY development and solving interdisciplinary challenges. Focus on designing and implementing physical layer algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G, analyzing system performance, and debugging complex issues.

Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident, a Refugee, or an Asylee to meet U.S. ITAR regulations.

Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global 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, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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, contributing to system dimensioning and algorithm design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with wireless signal processing, wireless communications, modem systems design, wireless systems engineering, DSP, or physical layer processing (L1).
• 1+ years of C/C++ or Matlab coding experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G (LTE/NR) physical layer design or other modern broadband OFDM waveforms.
• Familiarity with forward error correction (FEC) coding concepts and MAC layer (L2).
• Development and optimization of complex signal processing algorithms in both fixed and floating point.
• Familiarity with Linux command line, git-based version control, and Python programming.
• Experience with SDR (software defined radio).
• Strong skills in debugging and performance optimization, with exceptional analytical skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k)-retirement plan and stock options/awards.
• Short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation & 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees.