What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Embedded Systems Engineer position at FIRST RF?
**Summary of 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 by leading projects with small, multidisciplinary teams. You will interface directly with customers to present technical material and define system requirements, then guide your team to design and manufacture products that meet expected system-level performance, cost, and delivery timelines. You will also be expected to lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise to support their professional development.
**Required Education and Experience**
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.
**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.
**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.
**Travel**
Minimal travel (<10%) is expected for this position.
**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.
**About FIRST RF**
FIRST RF a fast-growing, multidiscipline, privately owned small business focused on engineering and manufacturing of advanced technologies - specifically in the area of 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 ntenna systems.
**AAP/EEO Statement**
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all 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; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
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 by leading projects with small, multidisciplinary teams. You will interface directly with customers to present technical material and define system requirements, then guide your team to design and manufacture products that meet expected system-level performance, cost, and delivery timelines. You will also be expected to lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise to support their professional development.
**Required Education and Experience**
- Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (master's degree preferred) or equivalent
- Experience architecting, developing, and deployment of embedded products from inception to manufacturing
- Experience with designing and troubleshooting mixed signal hardware
- Experience with embedded firmware development with RTOS or embedded linux
- 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, peers, and management
- Up to date with advancements in embedded technology and industry trends, and incorporate relevant innovations into our design processes
- Altium, LTSpice
- Linux, RTOS, Xilinx, RFSoc, DO-178C
- 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.
**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.
**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.
**Travel**
Minimal travel (<10%) is expected for this position.
**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.
**About FIRST RF**
FIRST RF a fast-growing, multidiscipline, privately owned small business focused on engineering and manufacturing of advanced technologies - specifically in the area of 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 ntenna systems.
**AAP/EEO Statement**
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all 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; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
