RF Embedded Systems Engineer - Prototyping & Firmware

First Rf; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Healthcare, dental, vision

Job summary

FIRST RF is seeking an Embedded Engineer in Boulder, CO to join a team building antenna prototypes and RF systems. You will design and test embedded electronics, develop firmware for hardware, and contribute to full product lifecycles.

The role emphasizes hands-on work across schematics, PCB layout, software, and systems, with opportunities to advance toward high-level RF system design. A Bachelor's in EE and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
• Experience with microcontroller programming in C.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment (O-scope, spectrum/logic analyzers).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded electronics for RF prototypes and products.
• Develop and test firmware to support hardware architecture and verification.
• Perform hands-on characterization and validation using lab equipment.
• Participate in schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and board bring-up.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, RF Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers.
• Support troubleshooting and iterative design improvements across the product lifecycle.
• Document design decisions, test results, and findings for teams and customers.
• Contribute to high-level system design as experience grows.
• Assist in developing automated tests.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

C programming for microcontrollers

RF systems knowledge

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Altium Designer

Job description

FIRST RF is seeking an Embedded Engineer in Boulder, CO to join a team building antenna prototypes and RF systems. You will design and test embedded electronics, develop firmware for hardware, and contribute to full product lifecycles.

The role emphasizes hands-on work across schematics, PCB layout, software, and systems, with opportunities to advance toward high-level RF system design. A Bachelor's in EE and US citizenship are required.