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# Principal DSP Engineer - Digital Beamforming Systems

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Beamforming, C++ (Programming Language), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Signal Processing, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-spacex-753627399225173/

## About the Role

+ Masters of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science or applied mathematics with record of coursework and research work on signal processing.
 + 12+ years of relevant research and/or industry experience.
 + 5+ years of experience with a programming language such as C, C++ or Python.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 + PhD in electrical engineering, computer science or applied mathematics with record of coursework and research work on signal processing.
 + Previous work or research experience in beamforming systems.
 + Familiarity with FPGA programming.
 + Familiar with existing beamforming systems and industry trends.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 + Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

 + To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

## 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.
PRINCIPAL DSP ENGINEER - DIGITAL BEAMFORMING SYSTEMS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a very visible role with very high impact across the entire Satellite program. You will be part of a team responsible for defining the digital beamforming architecture, calibration scheme, implementation design, prototyping and production of the digital beamforming phased arrays for satellite communications system. Other responsibilities include:

 + Lead the system specifications for the phased array system architecture in collaboration with antenna, system, silicon and RF teams.
 + Conduct trade-off studies for performance power, cost, complexity and reliability of digital beamforming systems.
 + Develop test plans and procedures for digital beamforming systems.
 + Develop bring up and test SW and tools for digital beamforming system.


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