Summary
We are seeking a skilled Embedded System Engineer. In this role, you will design and develop active RF systems for our cutting-edge products. You will be expected to develop software, firmware, or gateware within small, multidisciplinary teams. This will require you to strive for a system-level understanding of all design tasks and eventually you will be expected to contribute to system-level design decisions and internal tooling. You will also be expected to learn and development new skillsets with guidance from mentors and peers.
Required Education and Experience
- Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s degree preferred) or equivalent
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics
- Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Python
- Proficiency with common test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
The one or both of the following skillsets:
Linux
- Experience with Linux user-space and kernel driver development
- Proficiency with embedded Linux build systems
- Interest in learning HDL and a strong hardware background
HDL
- Strong HDL skillset with experience implementing DSP blocks and common serial interfaces (PCIe, SPI, I2C, AXI, Wishbone, Aurora, JESD)
- Proficient understanding of signal processing fundamentals
- Interest in learning Linux user-space and kernel driver development
Preferred Education and Experience
- Yocto, Pentalinux
- Xilinx, RFSoc, Zynq
- Experience with RF test equipment including phase noise analyzer, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, and power meters
Benefits Summary
We offer all employees four weeks of PTO each year, flexible scheduling, hybrid work, tuition reimbursement, up to 6% 401(k) match, and healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
About FIRST RF
FIRST RF is a fast-growing, multi-disciplined, privately owned small business that develops and delivers affordable, reliable, high-performance products. By merging expert design capabilities and state-of-the-art in-house facilities, we have delivered more than 300,000 antenna and RF system products to date. FIRST RF’s customers rely on us to address the most challenging technical, environmental, and integration challenges in the industry, with applications spanning electronic warfare, navigation, multiband communications, conformal and low-observable antennas, radar, and millimeter wave sensing and communications.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and laboratory. This role routinely uses laboratory equipment such as vector network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Typical office hours include Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, however these hours will vary based on workload and the manager’s discretion. This job may require more than 40 hours of work per week as the need arises.