Satellite DSP Engineer — Modem & Waveform Architect

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA is seeking a DSP Engineer to own the definition and development of modem algorithms for our next-generation radio platform, working closely with in-house SDR and FPGA infrastructure.

You will help shape waveform processing chains and ensure end-to-end implementation across FPGA and embedded compute, collaborating with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers to validate performance in a real-time satellite ground network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0-4 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the definition and development of modem algorithms end-to-end, from requirements through implementation and validation

Skills

Waveform processing

Digital communications theory

Modem algorithms

SDR platforms

C++/Rust programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE or related

Tools

GNU Radio

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA is seeking a DSP Engineer to own the definition and development of modem algorithms for our next-generation radio platform, working closely with in-house SDR and FPGA infrastructure.

You will help shape waveform processing chains and ensure end-to-end implementation across FPGA and embedded compute, collaborating with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers to validate performance in a real-time satellite ground network.