Embedded Systems Engineer (Linux & HDL)

Job Title Embedded Systems Engineer (Linux & HDL) Classification Exempt Reports to Functional Lead, Embedded Job Description Summary FIRST RF is hiring a talented Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of active RF systems for our next-generation products.

Youll be part of a small, collaborative team who is responsible for developing software, firmware, and gate-ware solutions.

For this role you will need to have skillsets in Linux and/or Hardware Description Language (HDL).

Were seeking candidates with a strong desire to a system-level understanding who can evolve to influence high-level design decisions and internal tooling.

Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic using HDLDevelop embedded software for onboard processors, supporting both bare-metal and embedded Linux environmentsBuild, customize, and deploy embedded Linux systems for SoC platformsPerform simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and hardware validation to ensure performance, stability, and timing closure.Implement and optimize high-speed communication protocolsConduct board bring-up and hardwaresoftware co-debugging, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in-system debug cores, and related toolsOptimize architecture, resource utilization, throughput, and latency to meet stringent performance and reliability requirementsParticipate in full lifecycle development, from system architecture and requirements definition through prototyping, validation, and integrationDocument designs, interfaces, and test procedures, ensuring clear communication across hardware, firmware, and software teamsCollaborate with cross-functional engineers (embedded, RF, mechanical) to define system requirements and deliver integrated solutions Qualifications Required Education and Experience Must have U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S.

Security ClearanceBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalentTechnical Skills o Proficiency reading electrical schematics o Proficiency with common test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers o Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Python o Strong hardware background Specialized Skillsets one or both required Linux o Experience with Linux user-space and kernel driver development.

o Proficiency with embedded Linux build systems o Interest in learning HDL Hardware Description Language (HDL) o A strong HDL skillset with experience implementing DSP blocks and common serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe, SPI, I2C, AXI, Wishbone, Aurora, JESD) o Experience developing novel IP (e.g., DSP, packetization) and a proficient understanding of signal processing fundamentals is required o Interest in learning Linux user-space and kernel driver development Preferred Education and Experience Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalentExperience with Yocto and PentalinuxFamiliarity with Xilink, RFSoc, Zynq platformsExpe...