Embedded Systems Engineer

Summary We are seeking a skilled Embedded Systems Engineer at FIRST RF. In this role, you will work as part of a team building cutting edge antenna prototypes and products. Your responsibilities will include the design and test of a wide variety of active antenna systems. We emphasize well rounded and collaborative engineers who enjoy being involved in all aspects of the design including schematics, board layout, software, and systems.

As you progress, responsibilities will extend to a high-level design of active RF systems.

Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and test embedded electronics for advanced active RF prototypes and products

Develop and test firmware to support hardware architecture, integration, and verification

Perform hands-on characterization and validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and other electronic test equipment

Participate in schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and board bring-up activities

Collaborate closely with Project Managers, RF Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and iterative design improvements across the full product lifecycle

Document design decision, test results, and technical findings for internal teams, management, and external customers

Contribute to high-level system design as experience grows

Assist in developing automated test set-ups and data analysis workflows to improve engineering efficiency

Required

Education and Experience Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Experience designing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits

Experience with microcontroller programming in CProficiency with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to peers, management, and customers

Preferred

Education and Experience Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience with real time operating systems for embedded systems

Experience in digital design using Verilog and/or VHDLExperience with printed circuit board layout and assembly

Proficiency in Python for automating test equipment and data analysis

A proven capacity to contribute to multidisciplinary engineering projects

Past experience with Altium Designer

Experience with RF devices and test equipment

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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-4:30pm; however, these hours may vary based on workload and the manager’s discretion.

Travel About 10% travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. The employee will also regularly be seated at a desk and using a computer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About FIRST RFFIRST 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. We are an energetic team empowered with world-class facilities and resources. We promote a culture which prioritizes innovation and responsiveness. By making bold investments in the development of groundbreaking technologies, FIRST RF has fielded award-winning products ranging from revolutionary passive antennas to highly complex, active antenna systems.

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