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RF Embedded Software Engineer

Impulse· Software
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Redondo Beach$130k - $280kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

RF embedded software engineer responsible for design, testing, and delivery of flight RF software systems for space missions from low earth orbit to Mars.

Responsibilities

  • Work 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 systems
  • Development of algorithms for RF digital signal processing and calibration
  • Design and optimization of RF system control algorithms to improve performance and reliability
  • Work with ground software teams to develop and test satellite to ground data pipelines

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
  • 2+ years of experience in developing software for wireless systems in critical applications
  • 2+ years writing embedded C/C++ code
  • Ability to work in the lab with RF equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and software defined radios
  • Proficient in testing and troubleshooting complex mixed signal boards
  • Proficient in testing RF components such as PA’s, PLL’s, LNA’s, and mixers
  • Strong understanding of the major blocks of RF signal modulation/demodulation

Skills

Required:Embedded C/C++RF hardware testing

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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