Software Defined Radio (SDR)

Lynk Global

Chantilly, VA

Lynk is seeking a wireless engineer to design and implement satellite modem systems for direct-to-device communication, working on digital signal processing and protocol development for spacecraft and ground systems. This role suits someone with deep expertise in communications theory, signal processing, and embedded systems who wants to contribute to global satellite connectivity.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · San Diego, CA · $100,500 – $153,250

This role develops and maintains software for autonomous systems, with a focus on complex CUAS (Collaborative Unmanned Aerial Systems) applications. It suits experienced C++ developers who want to work on defense technology with embedded systems and real-time constraints.

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Impulse Space

Redondo Beach

Design and architect custom digital circuit boards for software-defined radios in spacecraft, working across FPGA implementations, high-speed interfaces, and analog-to-digital conversion. This role suits experienced electrical engineers who want to own systems end-to-end, from initial architecture through integration and test.

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Voyager

Washington, DC

This is a senior technical leadership role directing RF systems, AI-driven design workflows, and spectrum dominance capabilities for a defense technology company. It suits experienced RF and systems engineers with deep space-based payload expertise who can bridge advanced R&D with productization while pioneering AI-native hardware design methodologies.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $159,000 – $204,000

This role owns the RF subsystem architecture and design for deep-space spacecraft, handling everything from link budgets and ground-station integration through to flight qualification and operations. It suits experienced RF engineers who thrive in hands-on environments and want to solve novel communication challenges at extreme distances with tight mass and power constraints.

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Lynk Global

Chantilly, VA

Lynk is seeking a wireless engineer to design and implement air interfaces for satellite-to-phone communication systems, working on physical layer algorithms, baseband modems, and signal processing. This role suits engineers with deep expertise in 3GPP standards, digital signal processing, and software-defined radio platforms who want to work on next-generation satellite connectivity.

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Voyager

Full-time · Washington, DC · $225,000 – $275,000

A senior technical leadership role overseeing the design and development of advanced RF systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and sensing technologies for defense applications. This position suits experienced RF engineers and technical leaders who can bridge research and product development while managing multi-disciplinary teams on government contracts.

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Lynk Global

Chantilly, VA

Lynk seeks an experienced RF engineer to design and execute test procedures for satellite antenna systems, working hands-on with hardware, lab equipment, and automated testing frameworks. This role is best suited for someone with deep RF expertise and a track record of bringing complex electronics from bench to production.

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