Staff RF Embedded Software Engineer
Impulse· Software
Redondo Beach$170k - $210kFull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Role 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
- 8+ years of experience in 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
- 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 testingRF signal modulation/demodulation
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
- medical, vision & dental coverage
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Impulse
Accelerating our future beyond Earth
Accelerating our future beyond Earth
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