Senior RF Software Architect – Satellite Communications

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Principal RF Software Engineer to work with advanced RF technologies for national security purposes. This role involves designing RF systems, collaborating with a diverse engineering team, and conducting research to solve complex problems. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and significant experience with C/C++, Python, and RF systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional development experience in C/C++ or Python.
• Experience with radio test equipment.
• RF experience with antennas or communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs.
• Research novel solutions for unique large-scale satellite RF systems.
• Design and automate RF test benches for characterization.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

RF system experience

Communication systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

Master's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Principal RF Software Engineer to work with advanced RF technologies for national security purposes. This role involves designing RF systems, collaborating with a diverse engineering team, and conducting research to solve complex problems. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and significant experience with C/C++, Python, and RF systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.