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1d ago

Staff RF Embedded Software Engineer

Impulse Space Redondo Beach, CA

Redondo Beach, CA

1d ago

$170k - $210k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Embedded Software Embedded Systems

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Job Description

Own the end-to-end flight RF embedded software scope for space missions, from communications requirements through testing and satellite-to-ground data pipeline support.

Responsibilities

Partner with a cross-disciplinary team to define and implement RF software communications requirements for each mission
Implement RF software architectures and help bring up RF systems
Develop RF digital signal processing and calibration algorithms
Design and optimize RF system control algorithms to improve performance and reliability
Collaborate with ground software teams to develop and test satellite-to-ground data pipelines

Requirements

8+ years developing software for wireless systems in critical applications
8+ years writing embedded C/C++ code
Ability to work in the lab with RF equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and software defined radios
Proficiency testing and troubleshooting complex mixed signal boards
Proficiency testing RF components such as PA’s, PLL’s, LNA’s, and mixers
Strong understanding of major blocks of RF signal modulation/demodulation

Technologies

Embedded C/C++
Spectrum analyzers, signal generators
Software defined radios
Xilinx UltraScale+
PSK, GFSK, APSK
DVB-S2, CCSDS
GNU radio, GNU radio flowgraph development

Preferred skills and experience

Xilinx UltraScale+ board bring up and development experience
Experience implementing baseband software for PSK, GFSK, or APSK-based systems
Experience with RF protocols such as DVB-S2 and CCSDS
Experience writing software or firmware for a space environment (space link budgets, ground station integration, etc.)
Experience with GNU radio flowgraph development and troubleshooting
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Benefits

Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Compensation and location

Location: Redondo Beach, CA (onsite)
Salary: USD 170,000 - 210,000 per year

Additional information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay are determined case-by-case and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ITAR and EAR. Applicants must be either U.S. Persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident, asylum granted individual in the U.S., or refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.

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