[Hiring] RF Electrical Engineer @ALTEN Technology USA

Role Description

Lead antenna selection and placement across the complete system, including the drone airframe, docks, and ground systems, and support the related PCB design work.

Responsibilities

• Select antennas and define placement on the airframe, docks, and ground systems
• Analyze RF performance, coverage, and interference between subsystems
• Design and review RF-related PCB circuitry and layout
• Coordinate antenna mounting and cable routing with mechanical and harness engineers
• Plan and support RF testing and validation; document results

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience
• Hands-on antenna selection and integration experience
• PCB design experience (mandatory)
• Strong RF fundamentals: link budgets, impedance matching, radiation patterns
• Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness requirements) and RF compliance (e.g., FCC)

Preferred Qualifications

• UAV or aerospace product experience
• RF simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST)
• RF test equipment: VNA, spectrum analyzer

Salary Range

$140,000-$160,000/K

The 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.

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.