RF Embedded Software Engineer

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Skills and Experience

• 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