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Sr. Satcom Modem Engineer

San Francisco Office💼 Full-time💰 $162,600–$162,600🗓 2026-06-02 → 2026-07-31

Core

Architecting, designing, simulating, implementing, and validating software-defined satellite communication modems and radios for next-generation small satellite buses.

Role type

Senior IC Satcom Modem Engineer

Builds

Space segment software-defined radios, ground modem solutions, and end-to-end satellite communication systems.

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF & Microwave Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

DSP algorithms, digital communication theory, SDR implementation, GNU Radio, Linux development, RF SoC design, real-time radio performance metrics measurement

Preferred skills

Matlab/Simulink, optical communications for space, Radar/Phased Array technology, Python, data analysis tools

Technologies

GNU Radio, Linux, Python, Matlab, Simulink, RF SoC

Responsibilities

Develop GnuRadio-based ground modem solutions; Architect, design, and verify space segment software-defined radios and modems; Lead on-orbit performance validation for end-to-end satellite communications systems; Lead RF/MW/Optical Communications system integration and testing; Characterize SDR link performance across S through Ka-band and optical terminals; Select vendors and manage subcontractors for Satcom solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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