Summary of the Position
We are seeking a skilled Senior Embedded Systems Engineer. In this role, you will design and develop active RF systems for our cutting-edge products by leading projects with small, multidisciplinary teams. You will interface directly with customers to present technical material and define system requirements, then guide your team to design and manufacture products that meet expected system-level performance, cost, and delivery timelines. You will also be expected to lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise to support their professional development.
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
- Experience architecting, developing, and deployment of embedded products from inception to manufacturing
- Experience with designing and troubleshooting mixed signal hardware
- Experience with embedded firmware development with RTOS or embedded linux
- 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 Education and Experience
- 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 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.
Travel
Minimal travel (<10%) is expected for this position.
