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Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars-we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together.\nA DAY IN THE LIFE:\nAs a Digital Modem Design Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end development of advanced satellite and tactical communication systems, including waveform design, algorithm development, hardware implementation, testing, and performance optimization. Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as FPGAs, SoCs, ADCs, and DACs, you will design and implement high-performance digital modems that support secure, reliable, and resilient communications in mission-critical environments. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges and make key technical decisions while collaborating closely with RF engineers, embedded software developers, and system architects to advance the next generation of satellite and tactical waveform technologies.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO:\nDesign Digital Modulators: Create and develop digital modulators specifically for satellite wireless communication systems, ensuring they meet required specifications and customer needs.\n Utilize Digital Programmable Technology: Work with technologies such as Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), System on Chip (SoC), Analog to Digital Converters (ADC), and Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) to implement designs effectively.\nDevelop Tactical Waveforms: Design tactical waveforms, including Link-16, based on customer requirements, ensuring robust and reliable performance.\nImplement on Hardware Platforms: Oversee the implementation of designs on various hardware platforms, ensuring proper functionality and performance.\nTesting and Evaluation: Conduct testing and evaluation of modem performance, including system bring-up and design validation testing using RF test equipment and automated test systems.\nDesign and Simulation: Use tools such as Matlab/Simulink for design, simulation, performance analysis, and optimization of waveforms to meet project specifications.\nGenerate Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for designs and processes, ensuring clarity and compliance during formal reviews.\nCollaborate with Teams: Work successfully in a team environment, contributing to design reviews and collaborating with other engineers to ensure project success.\nAgile Project Techniques: Apply Agile project management techniques to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining focus and timely completion.\nInnovative Problem Solving: Rapidly develop innovative solutions to complex problems, enhancing the performance and reliability of designs.\nYOU’RE AWESOME AT:\nDigital Modem Design: Strong technological background in digital modem design, enabling the creation of effective communication systems.\nRF and Microwave Components: Familiarity with RF and microwave components, including oscillators, mixers, attenuators, amplifiers, couplers, and isolators.\nEmbedded Integration: Experience with embedded processor and software integration, ensuring interoperability with digital designs.\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED:\nBachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) is required.\n5 or more years of experience in digital modem design, waveform development, or related fields.\nMust have a strong technological background in digital modem design.\nProficiency in Matlab, Simulink, VHDL/Verilog, and other signal processing and hardware design tools.\nExperience with FPGAs, SoCs, ADCs, DACs, and embedded processor architectures.\nFamiliarity with Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave components: oscillators, mixers, attenuators, amplifiers, couplers, isolators, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB).\nAbility to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize modem performance using RF test equipment.\nExperience with embedded processor and software integration and interoperability with digital designs.\nFamiliarity with Agile project methodologies and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:\nThe starting base salary for this position ranges from $116,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:\n401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)\nComprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance\n10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)\nAccess to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.\nWHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:\nFlexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off-whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours.\nContinuous Learning & Development: We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal \"Ask Me Anything\" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job. \nMission-Driven Culture: We aren’t just building tech-we’re enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated.\nBE YOU, WITH US:\nAt Innoflight, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms, and you don’t need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply-even if you don’t check every box.\nYOU SHOULD KNOW:\nPotential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. 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