K2 Space · 1 month ago
Principal RF Digital Signal Processing Engineer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $270K/yr
8+ years expK2 Space is a groundbreaking Series C space startup focused on building high-power satellites for various missions. The Principal RF Digital Signal Processing Engineer will lead the design and integration of DSP algorithms for communication systems, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and refine satellite communication technologies.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of DSP algorithms for embedded devices and SDRs
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software defined radio systems
Act as technical leader and subject-matter expert helping to teach, grow, and mentor others in the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field
8+ years of experience in RF digital communications and DSP systems
Strong knowledge of DSP concepts such as: modems, channelizers, Doppler compensation, resampling signal processing, adaptive filtering, and floating vs fixed point implementations
Strong knowledge of digital communications theory and systems including: spread spectrum, forward error correction, channel estimation, channel equalization, channel coding, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM
Strong experience with signal detection topologies including: burst detection, digital up and down-conversion, IF signal processing, phase lock loops, costas loops, non-coherent detection, spreading and de-spreading algorithms
Strong experience in developing filter topologies including FIR filters, IIR filters, and trading between both implementations
Strong experience implementing transmitting and receiving topologies in GNU Radio in simulation-only environments as well as coupled with GNU Radio-compatible SDRs
Strong experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere
Preferred
Experience with FPGA design, implementation, verification, and validation for RF applications
Experience with signal intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare (EW), and satellite telecommunications
Experience with channel emulators, and writing system-level simulations that go beyond the DSP layer
Experience with software defined radio hardware development including data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces
Experience with coupled hardware and DSP algorithm design, specifically with respect to compensation and continuous monitoring of analog-front end characteristics
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Many other perks
Company
K2 Space
Office design, fit out, refurbishment and furniture company
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Geoff Osman
Managing director
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