Embedded Software Engineer, RF Payloads

Responsibilities

• Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs and research solutions for large-scale satellite RF systems.
• Design, build, validate, and automate RF test benches using radio-frequency laboratory equipment.
• Build modular and scalable RF test infrastructure and Python and C++ test automation for design validation, qualification, and production.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software engineers to design and validate RF systems.
• Create electromagnetic simulation models to design and evaluate hardware performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of professional development experience in C/C++ or Python.
• At least 1 year of professional experience with radio test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers.
• At least 1 year of professional RF experience with antennas or communication systems.
• Preferred experience includes testing active and passive RF devices, RF concepts such as gain and linearity, software architecture and testing methodologies, environmental testing, hardware/software troubleshooting, Windows and Linux, and configuration management and version control software.
• An active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one is preferred.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Applicants must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Benefits

• Base salary may include eligibility for long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
• Employees may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and receive 10 or more paid holidays annually, plus paid sick leave under company policy.
• An active clearance may qualify employees for a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, after briefing into a classified program.
• The role may involve pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing for sensitive missions.