Impulse Space
RF Embedded Software Engineer
$130K–$280K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years developing software for wireless systems in critical applications; 2+ years writing embedded C/C++ code.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Own the design, testing, and delivery of flight RF software systems for space missions.
What you'll do
- Define and implement mission-specific RF communications requirements and architectures, and bring up RF systems.
- Develop RF digital signal processing, calibration, and system control algorithms.
- Collaborate with ground software teams to develop and test satellite-to-ground data pipelines.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience developing software for wireless systems in critical applications.
- 2+ years writing embedded C/C++ code.
- Ability to work with RF lab equipment and proficiency testing and troubleshooting complex mixed-signal boards and RF components.
Nice to have
- Xilinx UltraScale+ board bring-up and development experience.
- Experience with baseband software, RF protocols, space software or firmware, GNU radio, or startup/agile environments.
Pay
$130,000 - $280,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
C/C++, Xilinx UltraScale+, PSK, GFSK, APSK, DVB-S2, CCSDS, GNU radio
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