RF Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

As 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.

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

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