RF Electrical Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. RF Electrical Engineer, Antenna Systems REMOTERole OverviewLead antenna selection and placement across the complete system, including the drone airframe, docks, and ground systems, and support the related PCB design work.ResponsibilitiesSelect antennas and define placement on the airframe, docks, and ground systemsAnalyze RF performance, coverage, and interference between subsystemsDesign and review RF-related PCB circuitry and layoutCoordinate antenna mounting and cable routing with mechanical and harness engineersPlan and support RF testing and validation; document resultsRequired QualificationsBS in Electrical Engineering or related field5+ years of RF engineering experienceHands-on antenna selection and integration experiencePCB design experience (mandatory)Strong RF fundamentals: link budgets, impedance matching, radiation patternsFamiliarity with the aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness requirements) and RF compliance (e.g., FCC)Preferred QualificationsUAV or aerospace product experienceRF simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST)RF test equipment: VNA, spectrum analyzerSalary Range: $140,000-$160,000/KThe actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.