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FIRST RF · 1 month ago

Embedded Systems Engineer (Linux & HDL)

Boulder, CO, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $250K/yr

FIRST RF is hiring a talented Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of active RF systems for our next-generation products, responsible for developing software, firmware, and gate-ware solutions.

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test embedded electronics for advanced active RF prototypes and products

Develop and test firmware to support hardware architecture, integration, and verification

Perform hands-on characterization and validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and other electronic test equipment

Participate in schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and board bring-up activities

Collaborate closely with Project Managers, RF Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers

Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and iterative design improvements across the full product lifecycle

Document design decision, test results, and technical findings for internal teams, management, and external customers

Contribute to high-level system design as experience grows

Assist in developing automated test set-ups and data analysis workflows to improve engineering efficiency

Qualification

Embedded LinuxHardware Description LanguageElectrical schematicsPythonRF test equipmentHardware backgroundTroubleshootingCollaboration

Required

Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Proficiency reading electrical schematics

Proficiency with common test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Python

Strong hardware background

Linux

Experience with Linux user-space and kernel driver development

Proficiency with embedded Linux build systems

A strong HDL skillset with experience implementing DSP blocks and common serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe, SPI, I2C, AXI, Wishbone, Aurora, JESD)

Experience developing novel IP (e.g., DSP, packetization) and a proficient understanding of signal processing fundamentals is required

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience with Yocto and Pentalinux

Familiarity with Xilink, RFSoc, Zynq platforms

Experience with RF test equipment including phase noise analyzer, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, and power meters

Benefits

Four weeks of PTO each year

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Healthcare, dental, and vision plans

Company

FIRST RF

FIRST RF is a product-development company specializing in advanced antennas and RF systems.

Founded in 2003

Boulder, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees

http://firstrf.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Chad Burge, MBA, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

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