Overview

First RF is a technology company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2003 and estimated to have 100-200 employees. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures ultra-broadband antennas and radio frequency systems for aerospace, defense, civil, and commercial markets, and also offers RF compatibility design, performance testing, and installation services. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial equipment sectors. In September 2025, the company announced it had achieved CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance following an external certification process.

At a glance

What First RF makes

The company holds AS9100 certification and has developed an integrated dual-polarization wideband antenna unit in a one cubic foot enclosure, covering frequencies from HF through millimeter wavelengths.

Certifications

First RF is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — linkedin.com

Latest developments

• 2026-08-11 — "Being here with Navy STP is just amazing. It's got to be the biggest bang for the buck of taxpayer investment in technology development that I've ever seen" -- Dean Paschen, First … | Navy SBIR Transition Program (Navy STP) (linkedin.com)

• 2026-02-15 — First RF Corporation Awarded $927,440 Contract by US Department of the Navy | Frontier Optic posted on the topic | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)

• 2026-01-12 — FIRST RF reshared Navy SBIR Transition Program (Navy STP): FIRST RF has developed an integrated dual-polarization wideband antenna unit in a one cubic foot enclosure, significantly smaller than conventional approaches. The antenna covers a frequency range from HF through millimeter wavelengths … (linkedin.com)

• 2025-10-02 — Excited to announce my new role as Director of Finance at First RF Corporation in Boulder, CO! | Jeremy Neufeld, MAcc (linkedin.com)

• 2025-09-08 — After a rigorous external certification process facilitated by cross-functional representatives from every department within the company, FIRST RF is proud to announce we are CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliant! We are honored … | FIRST RF (linkedin.com)

• 2025-08-05 — FIRST RF is proud to announce our role as antenna system provider in the Next Generation Jammer – Low Band (NGJ-LB) advanced airborne electronic warfare system. The NGJ-LB pods will fly on … | FIRST RF (linkedin.com)

Company details

The company is privately held with an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million and participates in the Navy SBIR Transition Program. First RF was founded in 2003, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 23 years in operation (founded 2003). Holds AS9100 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does First RF make?

First RF is a technology company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2003 and estimated to have 100-200 employees. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures ultra-broadband antennas and radio frequency systems for aerospace, defense, civil, and commercial markets, and also offers RF compatibility design, performance testing, and installation services. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial equipment sectors. In September 2025, the company announced it had achieved CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance following an external certification process.

Where is First RF headquartered?

First RF is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado (6150 Lookout Rd, Boulder, Colorado, 80301).

When was First RF founded?

First RF was founded in 2003.

How big is First RF?

First RF has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does First RF hold?

First RF lists AS9100 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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