Embedded Systems Engineer; Linux & HDL

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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. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team responsible for developing software, firmware, and gate‑ware solutions.

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic using HDL.
• Develop embedded software for onboard processors, supporting both bare‑metal and embedded Linux environments.
• Build, customize, and deploy embedded Linux systems for SoC platforms.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and hardware validation to ensure performance, stability, and timing closure.
• Implement and optimize high‑speed communication protocols.
• Conduct board bring‑up and hardware‑software co‑debugging, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in‑system debug cores, and related tools.
• Optimize architecture, resource utilization, throughput, and latency to meet stringent performance and reliability requirements.
• Participate in full lifecycle development, from system architecture and requirements definition through prototyping, validation, and integration.
• Document designs, interfaces, and test procedures, ensuring clear communication across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers (embedded, RF, mechanical) to define system requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

• 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 multimeters, 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; interest in learning HDL.
• Hardware Description Language (HDL) – Strong HDL skillset with experience implementing DSP blocks and serial interfaces; experience developing novel IP and signal processing fundamentals; interest in learning Linux user‑space and kernel driver development.

• 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.

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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re‑assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions;

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