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FIRST RF · 1 month ago

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

positionBoulder, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$110K/yr - $200K/yr

FIRST RF is a fast-growing, multi-discipline, privately owned small business focused on engineering and manufacturing of advanced technologies, specifically in antennas and radio frequency (RF) systems. The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer will design and develop active RF systems, lead projects, and interface with customers to ensure compliance with specifications while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturing
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and verification of embedded electronics for advanced active RF prototypes and products
Architect, develop, and optimize embedded firmware to enable complex hardware functionality and system integration
Direct and perform advanced characterization, validation, and performance optimization using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, logic analyzers, and other specialized electronic/RF test equipment
Oversee schematic development, PCB architecture reviews, and board bring-up, providing technical guidance and design mentorship to junior engineers
Partner strategically with RF and mechanical engineers and the production team to define cross-discipline interfaces and ensure cohesive product integration
Drive complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts, leading iterative design improvements and guiding the team through critical technical decisions
Produce and review high-quality technical documentation, including design rationales, verification reports, risk assessments, and customer-facing technical deliverables
Own system-level architecture contributions, including active RF subsystem design, end-to-end performance analysis, and trade-space evaluations
Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise to support their professional development
Lead projects, prepare and present technical materials for your customers

Qualification

Embedded firmware developmentAnalogDigital circuit designSignal processing fundamentalsTechnical programming (Python)Embedded LinuxRTOSRF test equipmentAltiumLTSpiceXilinxDO-178CCommunication skills

Required

Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Experience architecting, developing, and deployment of embedded products from inception to manufacturing
Experience with embedded firmware development with RTOS or embedded linux
Experience with designing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
Proficient understanding of signal processing fundamentals
Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Python
Proficiency with common test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to customers, peers, and management
Up to date with advancements in embedded technology and industry trends, and incorporate relevant innovations into our design processes

Preferred

Altium, LTSpice
Linux, RTOS, Xilinx, RFSoc, DO-178C
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

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FIRST RF is a product-development company specializing in advanced antennas and RF systems.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://firstrf.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Chad Burge, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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