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4d ago

Staff RF Embedded Software Engineer

Impulse Space Redondo Beach, CA

Redondo Beach, CA

4d 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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24d ago

Software Engineer - Avionics RF Design and Integration

Capgemini Atlanta, GA 🇺🇸 Remote

Atlanta, GA

24d ago

$80k - $160k/yr Full time Avionics DevOps DO-178C

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Job Description

Capgemini offers a remote friendly opportunity for a Software Engineer focused on avionics RF design and integration. The role centers on embedded C++ software with RFIO, DO-178C compliance, and flight-test integration. This position sits in Atlanta, GA with a competitive annual salary range from USD 79,750 to 159,500, plus a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Benefits

Paid time off policy based on employee grade, typically 12 to 25 days of vacation, plus company holidays, personal days, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, or equivalent provincial healthcare coordination in Canada
Retirement savings plans such as a 401(k) in the United States or RRSP in Canada
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Additional benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Responsibilities

Design and implement embedded avionics software in C++ with an emphasis on RFIO integration
Carry out software development in DO-178C framework, with a preference for DAL A
Define and manage requirements using DOORS
Support software certification artifacts including plans, requirements, and traceability
Participate in code reviews, builds, and configuration management activities
Assist with flight test integration, interpreting aircraft wiring and data flows
Support software testing using Python

Requirements

Strong DO-178C experience and familiarity with the embedded software development lifecycle
Proficiency in C and C++, build systems, and compiler configurations
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket, and configuration management tools
Familiarity with certification and documentation environments
Experience in signal processing, FPGA interfacing through hardware registers, and RFIO
Proficiency in Python

Technologies

C/C++
RFIO
DO-178C
DOORS
Python
JIRA
Bitbucket
CM tools

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, with remote work options available.

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1mo ago

Principal Software Engineer

CACI Melbourne, FL

Melbourne, FL

1mo ago Closed

$100k - $220k/yr Full time Senior Design Engineering Digital Signal Processing

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 9, 2026).

Job Description

Location

Melbourne, FL (onsite)

Salary

USD 99,800 - 219,600 per year

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize DSP routines for RF tasks such as modulation/demodulation, filtering, FFT processing, channelization, and digital down/up conversion.
Develop and maintain embedded Linux applications using PetaLinux on Xilinx SoC platforms.
Integrate embedded software with FPGA logic via AXI, DMA channels, interrupts, EMIO, and memory-mapped peripherals.
Interface with RF front-end components including attenuators, PLLs and frequency synthesizers, programmable gain amplifiers, and up/downconverters.
Work with high-speed RF ADC/DAC devices and manage JESD204 data paths for signal processing.
Implement and debug SPI, I2C, GPIO, and register-level control interfaces.
Support JESD204 (A/B/C) link bring-up in coordination with FPGA and hardware teams.
Conduct system bring-up, debugging, calibration, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with RF, FPGA, hardware, and systems engineers on architecture and requirements.
Validate designs using RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and VNAs.
Document software, algorithms, interfaces, and test procedures.
Develop low-level firmware for board-level controls via FPGA or microcontrollers using VHDL and/or C/C++.

Requirements

Ability to obtain security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
10+ years of electronics design experience.
Experience with RF transceivers such as Analog Devices AD936x, AD908x, or equivalents.
FPGA design experience using Vivado and/or Vitis.
Strong understanding of digital electronics and the ability to read schematics.
Familiarity with AXI interconnects, DMA engines, and high-throughput data paths.
Experience with spidev, IIO frameworks, or custom Linux drivers.
Knowledge of GNU toolchains, cross-compilation, and Yocto-based workflows.
Understanding of wireless or SDR systems (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, radar, or custom waveforms).

Technologies

PetaLinux, Xilinx SoC platforms
AXI, DMA, JESD204 (A/B/C)
SPI, I2C, GPIO
VHDL, C, C++
Vivado, Vitis
GNU toolchains, cross-compilation, Yocto
RF transceivers (Analog Devices AD936x, AD908x)

Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Wellness programs
Financial benefits
Retirement plans
Family support
Continuing education opportunities
Paid time off and related benefits

Optional Experience

Experience with Cadence tools and OrCad schematic design
Experience writing Interface Control Documentation or high-level design documents
Experience writing automated test code and controlling external test equipment
Familiarity with PIC microcontrollers
Knowledge of STM32 ARM microprocessors and software development
Ability to operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for debugging interfaces
GUI design experience in C# or C/C++ for PC-based control and test apps

What You Can Expect

A culture grounded in integrity and trust, with a continuous-growth mindset that supports professional development and collaboration across teams.

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1mo ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

NextGen RF Design North Mankato, MN

North Mankato, MN

1mo ago Closed

$100k - $135k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Embedded Linux

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 17, 2026).

Job Description

NextGen RF Design is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in North Mankato, MN on a hybrid work arrangement. The role offers a competitive annual salary of $100,000 to $135,000, a 401(k) plan, and health insurance. This is a hands-on, ownership-centric position responsible for low-level firmware across microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded Linux, with close collaboration alongside hardware, FPGA, and DSP engineers.

Benefits

401(k)
Health insurance

Responsibilities

Embedded Software Development: design, implement, and maintain firmware in C and C++ for MCU- and SoC-based systems; develop real-time software within RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or equivalent; build and sustain low-level drivers, BSPs, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers; produce efficient, deterministic, and maintainable code for interrupt-driven and time-critical tasks; utilize Embedded Linux where appropriate to complement MCU/RTOS implementations, including kernel configuration as needed
System Architecture & Integration: partner with hardware, FPGA, and DSP teams to define software/hardware partitioning; translate requirements into clear software designs and interfaces; participate in design reviews to ensure scalable, testable, and production-ready architectures; support integration of software into complete RF systems
Debugging & Bring-Up: lead board bring-up and system-level debugging on new hardware; diagnose memory corruption, stack overflows, race conditions, timing issues, watchdog resets, and hard faults; address kernel panics and low-level Linux issues; use JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and trace tools to debug across hardware, firmware, and OS boundaries
Customer & Business Alignment: work directly with customers to capture requirements, translate them into system-level specs, and communicate design tradeoffs; represent the company in customer design reviews and technical groups as needed
Verification, Quality & Production Support: develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level test strategies; ensure software meets performance, reliability, and maintainability targets; support manufacturing test, field issues, and long-term product sustainment; contribute to coding standards, documentation, and software best practices; support requirements traceability, documentation, and formal verification activities in line with structured product development and quality systems
Technical Leadership & Mentorship: provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers; demonstrate code quality, design discipline, and effective problem solving; influence engineering best practices without formal management responsibilities

Requirements

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of professional embedded software development experience
Solid background in embedded Linux with kernel-level debugging
Experience with interrupts, DMA, and memory-mapped I/O
Multithreading, synchronization, and real-time constraints
Device driver development
Deep debugging skills using both software and hardware tools
C and C++ for embedded systems, including bare metal and RTOS contexts
Git-based version control and CI/CD workflows
Experience with LoRa, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE/5G, or proprietary modulations
Atlassian JIRA or other software tracking tools
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or mentoring junior engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to engineers and executives
Experience with ISO 9001 or other regulated development environments preferred
End-to-end ownership: define requirements, document designs, develop and verify firmware; proficient with interrupt-driven, real-time systems and device drivers
Ability to evaluate and partition functions across CPU, FPGA, and peripherals, balancing cost, performance, and schedule tradeoffs

Technologies

C
C++
FreeRTOS
Embedded Linux
Kernel-level debugging
JTAG
SWD
Logic analyzers
Oscilloscopes
Trace tools
Git
CI/CD
LoRa
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
LTE/5G
FPGA
DSP
Atlassian JIRA
BSPs
Bootloaders

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