Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Job Title Senior Embedded Systems Engineer Classification Exempt Reports to Function Team Lead, Embedded Date February 20th, 2024 Job Description Summary 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 negotiate 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.
Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and verification of embedded electronics for advanced active RF prototypes and productsArchitect, develop, and optimize embedded firmware to enable complex hardware functionality and system integrationDirect and perform advanced characterization, validation, and performance optimization using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, logic analyzers, and other specialized electronic/RF test equipmentOversee schematic development, PCB architecture reviews, and board bring-up, providing technical guidance and design mentorship to junior engineersPartner strategically with RF and mechanical engineers and the production team to define cross-discipline interfaces and ensure cohesive product integrationDrive complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts, leading iterative design improvements and guiding the team through critical technical decisionsProduce and review high-quality technical documentation, including design rationales, verification reports, risk assessments, and customer-facing technical deliverablesOwn system-level architecture contributions, including active RF subsystem design, end-to-end performance analysis, and trade-space evaluationsLead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise to support their professional developmentLead projects, prepare and present technical materials for your customers Qualifications Required Education and Experience Must have U.S.
citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S.
Security Clearance Bachelors 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 concept...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Boulder, US-CO
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Aerospace
- Recruiter: FIRST RF Corporation
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 637997967
- Posted: 2026-09-11 10:12:12 -
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