Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Staff RF Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$170k - $210k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience developing software for wireless systems in critical applications.
At least 8 years of experience writing embedded C/C++ code.
Ability to work in a laboratory with RF equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and software-defined radios.
Proficiency in testing and troubleshooting complex mixed-signal boards.
Proficiency in testing RF components such as power amplifiers, phase-locked loops, low-noise amplifiers, and mixers.
Strong understanding of the major blocks of RF signal modulation and demodulation.

Responsibilities

Own the design, testing, and delivery of flight RF software systems for space missions ranging 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.
Develop algorithms for RF digital signal processing and calibration.
Design and optimize RF system control algorithms to improve performance and reliability.
Work with ground software teams to develop and test satellite-to-ground data pipelines.

As a Staff RF Embedded Software Engineer at Impulse, 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

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

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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