{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cfd59ce6af086bbaf5dfdf74","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cfd59ce6af086bbaf5dfdf74","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cfd59ce6af086bbaf5dfdf74","title":"SDR Engineer","description":"*SDR Engineer*\n\n*Location:* Washington DC/National Capitol Region\n*Employment Type:* Full-Time\n*Experience Level:* Mid-Level / Senior\n\n*About the Role*\n\nWe are looking for an experienced *SDR Engineer* to join our Centauri Space engineering team and develop, integrate, and optimize software-defined radio systems for next-generation wireless and RF applications.\n\nYou will work across RF, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and software to design and deploy high-performance SDR solutions in small satellites to space. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the hardware while building sophisticated signal-processing and communications software.\n\n*Responsibilities*\n\no Design, develop, and test SDR systems and RF communication solutions.\n\no Develop signal-processing algorithms for applications such as modulation/demodulation, synchronization, filtering, detection, and decoding.\n\no Work with SDR platforms, RF front ends, antennas, data converters, and embedded systems.\n\no Develop software using *C/C++, Python, MATLAB, GNU Radio*, or similar tools.\n\no Implement and optimize real-time DSP algorithms on CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, or embedded platforms.\n\no Analyze RF and digital signals using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other laboratory equipment.\n\no Integrate SDR systems with higher-level communications and networking software.\n\no Troubleshoot system-level RF, hardware, firmware, and software issues.\n\no Develop automated testing and validation tools.\n\no Document designs, test results, architectures, and engineering procedures.\n\no Collaborate with RF, FPGA, embedded, software, and systems engineers.\n\n*Required Qualifications*\n\no Bachelor's or Master's degree in *Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science*, or a related field.\n\no [5+] years of experience with SDR, digital communications, DSP, Electronic Warfare (EW) or related innovative technologies.\n\no Understanding of small spacecraft development, integration and testing.\n\no Strong understanding of digital signal processing and communications theory.\n\no Hands-on experience with SDR platforms such as *USRP, ADALM-Pluto, LimeSDR*, or equivalent.\n\no Proficiency in *C/C++ and Python*.\n\no Experience with *GNU Radio, MATLAB/Simulink*, or comparable DSP development environments.\n\no Familiarity with RF concepts including modulation, sampling, filtering, frequency conversion, bandwidth, SNR, and link budgets.\n\no Experience debugging complex hardware/software systems using laboratory test equipment.\n\no Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.\n\n*Preferred Qualifications*\n\no Experience with *FPGA-based SDR* development using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.\n\no Experience with FPGA platforms such as *Xilinx/AMD or Intel/Altera*.\n\no Knowledge of wireless standards such as *LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or satellite communications*.\n\no Experience with RFSoC, high-speed ADCs/DACs, or RF transceivers.\n\no Experience developing real-time DSP pipelines.\n\no Familiarity with Linux and embedded Linux systems.\n\no Experience with SDR architectures, RF networking, or distributed sensing systems.\n\no Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern software-development practices.\n\no Experience with development and testing of EW technologies and DOW usage.\n\no U.S. government/defense experience or ability to obtain a security clearance, if applicable.\n\n*What You'll Do in Your First 90 Days*\n\no Become familiar with our SDR architecture, hardware (HWIL) platforms, and development and testing environments.\n\no Contribute to an existing DSP or SDR development project.\n\no Build and validate signal-processing functionality on target hardware.\n\no Develop test and measurement procedures for system validation.\n\no Collaborate with the RF, FPGA, embedded, and software teams to troubleshoot and improve system performance.\n\n*What We Offer*\n\no Competitive salary and equity/bonus opportunities\n\no Flexible work arrangements\n\no Professional development and learning opportunities\n\no Opportunity to work on challenging RF, EW, communications, and SDR technologies\n\no Collaborative engineering environment with significant technical ownership\n\n*Compensation*\n\n*Salary Range:* TBD, depending on experience and qualifications.\n\n*Equal Opportunity*\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.\n\n*To Apply:* Please submit your resume and a brief description of your experience with SDR, DSP, RF, EW systems, or wireless communications.\n\nPay: $50,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Centauri Space","rawCompany":"centauri space","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-06T19:55:15.243Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SDR Engineer","description":"*SDR Engineer*\n\n*Location:* Washington DC/National Capitol Region\n*Employment Type:* Full-Time\n*Experience Level:* Mid-Level / Senior\n\n*About the Role*\n\nWe are looking for an experienced *SDR Engineer* to join our Centauri Space engineering team and develop, integrate, and optimize software-defined radio systems for next-generation wireless and RF applications.\n\nYou will work across RF, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and software to design and deploy high-performance SDR solutions in small satellites to space. 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