Sr. Core Integration Engineer (Direct to Cell)

Space Exploration Technologies•Redmond, WA

36d

About The Position

As a member of the direct to cell team, this position will play a critical role in integrating, testing and evaluating the functional performance, reliability and robustness of a complex satellite communication network. You will integrate the communication system components on satellite and ground stations. You will explore, assess, track, and report performance status to project leaders. You will implement tools to conduct, track and improve testing processes and effectiveness. You will ensure that satellites and ground networks provide the best possible communications system performance, successful network integration with mobile operators while also ensuring compliance with our operating licenses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an STEM discipline
5+ years of hands-on integration of cellular core networks (EPC, 5GC, and IMS)
2+ years of experience in 4G, LTE, or 5G network delivery, automation, design or deployment
Experience with application/transport network interfaces and protocols (e.g. diameter, SCTP, GTP, s1/5/6a/8, NAS, Gx/Rx, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience with strategic technology decision making and designing state-of-the-art telecommunication core networking infrastructure and feature roadmaps with an operator or vendor setting
Knowledge of satellite and wireless communication theory
Ability to handle C-Level technical discussions and presentations
5+ years of experience integrating and/or testing cellular 3G/4G/5G, WiFi, or similar protocol stacks
Experience with Linux and Linux tools for automation
Familiar with lab test equipment such network analyzers, packet load modules, and network emulators
Demonstrable experience in script development for test automation
Demonstrable experience in creating test plans and setting up test beds
Experience with Atlassian tool suite - JIRA, Stash, Bamboo
Familiar with version control tool Git/Gerrit, SVN
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Define LTE EPC (Evolved Packet Core) Product requirements, identify new product features and develop core network integration plans for communication into carrier-grade network architecture
Identify technology trades and create product roadmaps for cellular core products globally (e.g. emergency, public warning systems and roaming services)
Technical partnership program management with international mobile network operators (to scale to 10x what we have today), including deep technical discussions and supporting core network integrations
Create and own documentation of cellular core network design, integration and performance metrics for international expansion strategy for direct to handset such as IMS and EPC products, 3GPP feature and interface support, regulatory

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be 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.
You will also 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.
You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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