Software Engineer

San Carlos, Californiafull timeRemote

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$167k–$214k

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Cowboyspace DSP Software Engineer at Cowboy Space Corporation to design and optimize real-time digital signal processing algorithms for space-based communications. Collaborate with FPGA, RF, avionics, and embedded software engineers to develop mission-critical software for spacecraft performance.

Responsibilities

We're looking for a DSP Software Engineer to develop the real-time signal processing algorithms that power our space-based communications and sensing systems. In this role, you'll design, implement, and optimize software that extracts, processes, and analyzes high-speed data streams in resource-constrained environments. You'll collaborate closely with FPGA, RF, avionics, and embedded software engineers to develop algorithms that enable reliable operation in one of the most challenging environments imaginable. This is an opportunity to own mission-critical software that directly impacts spacecraft performance and system capability.
Design, develop, and optimize real-time digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for flight systems.
Implement high-performance software in C/C++ for embedded and real-time applications.
Develop algorithms for filtering, modulation, demodulation, synchronization, channel estimation, beamforming, and spectral analysis.
Optimize signal processing software for latency, throughput, memory utilization, and power efficiency.
Collaborate with FPGA engineers to partition algorithms between software and programmable logic.
Work closely with RF, avionics, and systems engineering teams to integrate DSP capabilities into spacecraft hardware.
Validate algorithms using simulation, laboratory testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
Develop test frameworks and analysis tools using Python or MATLAB.
Support system integration, debugging, and performance characterization during hardware bring-up and flight testing.
Participate in architecture reviews, design documentation, and peer code reviews.
Contribute to continuous integration and automated testing pipelines.

Qualification

Strong programming skills in C/C++Familiarity with PythonStrong debuggingMaster's or PhKnowledge of modulation schemesExperience with beamformingExperience optimizing software for ARMFamiliarity with CUDA

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of professional experience developing DSP software.
Strong programming skills in C/C++.
Solid understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals.
Experience implementing real-time algorithms on embedded processors.
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar environments for algorithm development and validation.
Experience with Linux-based development environments.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Experience developing DSP software for aerospace, satellite communications, radar, wireless communications, or defense systems.
Knowledge of modulation schemes, error correction coding, synchronization, equalization, and adaptive filtering.
Experience with beamforming, phased array systems, or software-defined radio (SDR).
Experience optimizing software for ARM, x86, or heterogeneous compute platforms.
Familiarity with CUDA, GPU acceleration, SIMD optimization, or multicore processing.
Experience collaborating with FPGA development teams on hardware/software co-design.
Knowledge of communication protocols and RF system architectures.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave

Company

Cowboyspace

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