RF Embedded Software EngineerDepartment SoftwareEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 120000 - 180000 yearDescriptionAs an RF embedded software engineer your core responsibility will be to own the design testing and delivery of flight RF software systems for space missions anywhere from low earth orbit to mars.ResponsibilitiesWork with a cross-disciplinary team to define and implement RF software communications requirements on a mission-by-mission basis implement RF software architectures and bring up RF systemsDevelopment of algorithms for RF digital signal processing and calibrationDesign and optimization of RF system control algorithms to improve performance and reliabilityWork with ground software teams to develop and test satellite to ground data pipelinesMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related technical field2 years of experience in developing software for wireless systems in critical applications2 years writing embedded CC codeAbility to work in the lab with RF equipment including spectrum analyzers signal generators and software defined radiosProficient in testing and troubleshooting complex mixed signal boardsProficient in testing RF components such as PAs PLLs LNAs and mixersStrong understanding of the major blocks of RF signal modulationdemodulationPreferred Skills and ExperienceXilinx UltraScale board bring up and development experienceExperience implementing baseband software for systems using PSK GFSK or APSKExperience with common RF protocols such as DVB-S2 and CCSDSExperience writing software or firmware for a space environment space link budgets ground station integration etc.Experience with GNU radio flowgraph development and troubleshootingExperience in a startup or agile development environmentAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401k retirement plan. Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident green card holder an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.