RADAR · 10 hours ago
RF/Firmware Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expRADAR is a fast-growing startup transforming physical retail with its cutting-edge technology. The RF/Firmware Engineer will work cross-functionally to implement FPGA firmware and embedded software for RFID sensors, collaborating with various engineering teams to optimize performance and bring new radio designs to life.
Computer VisionE-CommerceRetailRFIDWireless
Responsibilities
Own all aspects of the RFID radio prototyping platform
Review radio hardware designs and schematics
Modify existing FPGA designs and integrate 3rd party BSPs to adapt to new RF interfaces
Integrate new Linux device drivers for controlling RF transceivers and other peripherals
Evaluate new algorithms for RF cancellation
Test the integrated system in the lab and optimize performance of the RFID radio
Qualification
Required
You have 5+ years of experience working in software defined radio hardware or software development
You have a BS in Electrical Engineering or other relevant fields
You are a proactive problem solver, seeking out solutions even when the problem is outside your area of expertise
You have strong verbal and written communication skills
You have experience in RTL designs with VHDL and/or Verilog
You have experience with FPGA development/simulation tools such as Vivado, Quartus, and ModelSim
You have experience in C/C++ development for embedded systems
You are familiar with Linux device trees and can integrate a new device driver
You understand RF system architecture and key concepts such as gain, noise figure, and linearity
You are proficient using lab test equipment such as a spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, and network analyzer
Preferred
You have worked on a commercial product that was successfully launched to production
You have designed a digital or mixed-signal board
You have experience with FPGA multi-gigabit transceiver interfaces, preferably JESD204
You are familiar with Yocto and have built an embedded Linux distribution with it
You have worked on products using FPGA SoCs from AMD or Altera
You have an understanding of signal processing (wireless systems preferred)
You have experience with Python scripting for data analysis
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Life and disability benefits
401k plan
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Company
RADAR
RADAR is an RFID and computer vision platform that automates inventory management, analytics, and checkout in physical stores.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$139.66MKey Investors
Align Ventures
2024-06-11Debt Financing· $19.7M
2023-11-30Debt Financing· $15M
2023-07-13Series A· $30M
Leadership Team
Spencer Hewett
Founder/CEO
Recent News
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