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Impulse Space · 10 hours ago

RF Embedded Software Engineer

positionRedondo Beach, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$120K/yr - $180K/yr
date2+ years exp

Impulse Space is a company focused on developing flight RF software systems for space missions. The RF Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, testing, and delivery of RF software systems, working with cross-disciplinary teams to implement RF software communications requirements and optimize RF system control algorithms.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
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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

Qualification

Embedded C/C++RF signal processingRF system control algorithmsWireless systems developmentRF equipment testingGNU radio developmentBachelor's degreeAgile development experienceSpace environment software

Required

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

Preferred

Xilinx UltraScale+ board bring up and development experience
Experience implementing baseband software for systems using PSK, GFSK, or APSK
Experience with common RF protocols such as DVB-S2, and CCSDS
Experience writing software or firmware for a space environment (space link budgets, ground station integration, etc.)
Experience with GNU radio flowgraph development and troubleshooting
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Benefits

Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan

Company

Impulse Space

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Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Redondo Beach, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.impulsespace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$525M
Key Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M

Leadership Team

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Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
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