Embedded Systems Engineer Linux - Boulder, United States - FIRST RF

    FIRST RF
    FIRST RF Boulder, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Location
    FIRST RF Corporation - Boulder, CO

    Position Type
    Full Time

    Education Level
    4 Year Degree

    Salary Range
    $80, $160,000.00

    Travel Percentage
    Negligible

    Job Shift
    Day

    Job Category
    Engineering

    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 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
    • Proficiency reading electrical schematics
    • Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Python
    • Proficiency with common test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
    The one or both of the following skillsets:

    Linux
    • Experience with Linux user-space and kernel driver development
    • Proficiency with embedded Linux build systems
    • Interest in learning HDL and a strong hardware background
    HDL
    • Strong HDL skillset with experience implementing DSP blocks and common serial interfaces (PCIe, SPI, I2C, AXI, Wishbone, Aurora, JESD)
    • Proficient understanding of signal processing fundamentals
    • Interest in learning Linux user-space and kernel driver development
    Preferred Education and Experience
    • Yocto, Pentalinux
    • Xilinx, RFSoc, Zynq
    • Experience 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.