Embedded Systems Engineer

FIRST RF • Boulder, CO

2d • $80,000 - $150,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 C
• Proficiency 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

Nice To Haves

• 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 VHDL
• Experience 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

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees