Bilal S.

Bilal S. is a Software Engineer II at SpaceX, specializing in the development of embedded software for laser erbium doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA) and Linux-based software for upstream layer 3 network switches, enabling internet traffic routing between satellites via laser links. Prior experience includes a Firmware Engineer Intern role at Western Digital, where Bilal designed embedded C++ for enterprise SSDs, handled bug resolution, and implemented customer-specific features. Additional internships at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Delaware North provided Bilal with skills in software development, bug fixing, and operational support. Bilal holds Bachelor's degrees in Applied Physics and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and a high school diploma from North Attleboro High School.