Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

FIRST RF • Boulder, CO

2d • $110,000 - $200,000

About 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. Within your first year here, you will be expected to lead projects with small, multidisciplinary teams. This will require you to prepare and present technical material for your customers. You will interface directly with your customer to negotiation and verify specification compliance and guide the work of your team to ensure successful project completion. You will work with your customer and your team to strike a collectively agreeable balance among system-level considerations including performance, cost, schedule, etc.

Requirements

• Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience architecting, developing, and deployment of embedded products from inception to manufacturing
• Experience with embedded firmware development with RTOS or embedded linux
• Experience with designing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
• 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, pers, and management
• Up to date with advancements in embedded technology and industry trends, and incorporate relevant innovations into our design processes

Nice To Haves

• Altium, LTSpice
• Linux, RTOS, Xilinx, RFSoc, DO-178C
• Experience with RF test equipment including phase noise analyzer, spectrum analyzer,, network analyzer, and power meters

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and verification of embedded electronics for advanced active RF prototypes and products
• Architect, develop, and optimize embedded firmware to enable complex hardware functionality and system integration
• Direct and perform advanced characterization, validation, and performance optimization using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, logic analyzers, and other specialized electronic/RF test equipment
• Oversee schematic development, PCB architecture reviews, and board bring-up, providing technical guidance and design mentorship to junior engineers
• Partner strategically with RF and mechanical engineers and the production team to define cross-discipline interfaces and ensure cohesive product integration
• Drive complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts, leading iterative design improvements and guiding the team through critical technical decisions
• Produce and review high-quality technical documentation, including design rationales, verification reports, risk assessments, and customer-facing technical deliverables
• Own system-level architecture contributions, including active RF subsystem design, end-to-end performance analysis, and trade-space evaluations
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise to support their professional development
• Lead projects, prepare and present technical materials for your customers

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees