FIRST RF
Embedded Systems Engineer Linux & HDL
FIRST RF, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Job Details
Job LocationFIRST RF Corporation - Boulder, CO
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary Range$80,000.00 - $160,000.00
Travel PercentageNegligible
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryEngineering
Description
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 ExperienceMust have US citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security ClearanceBachelor's degree in electrical engineering (master's degree preferred) or equivalentProficiency reading electrical schematicsProficiency in a technical programming language such as PythonProficiency with common test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzersThe one or both of the following skillsets:
Linux
Experience with Linux user-space and kernel driver developmentProficiency with embedded Linux build systemsInterest in learning HDL and a strong hardware backgroundHDL
Strong HDL skillset with experience implementing DSP blocks and common serial interfaces (PCIe, SPI, I2C, AXI, Wishbone, Aurora, JESD)Proficient understanding of signal processing fundamentalsInterest in learning Linux user-space and kernel driver developmentPreferred Education and Experience
Yocto, PentalinuxXilinx, RFSoc, ZynqExperience 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.
Qualifications
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, you will be 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 lab equipment, open cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
AAP/EEO Statement
We do not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.
Job LocationFIRST RF Corporation - Boulder, CO
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary Range$80,000.00 - $160,000.00
Travel PercentageNegligible
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryEngineering
Description
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 ExperienceMust have US citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security ClearanceBachelor's degree in electrical engineering (master's degree preferred) or equivalentProficiency reading electrical schematicsProficiency in a technical programming language such as PythonProficiency with common test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzersThe one or both of the following skillsets:
Linux
Experience with Linux user-space and kernel driver developmentProficiency with embedded Linux build systemsInterest in learning HDL and a strong hardware backgroundHDL
Strong HDL skillset with experience implementing DSP blocks and common serial interfaces (PCIe, SPI, I2C, AXI, Wishbone, Aurora, JESD)Proficient understanding of signal processing fundamentalsInterest in learning Linux user-space and kernel driver developmentPreferred Education and Experience
Yocto, PentalinuxXilinx, RFSoc, ZynqExperience 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.
Qualifications
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, you will be 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 lab equipment, open cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
AAP/EEO Statement
We do not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.