RF Electrical Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

• $140K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 including link budgets and impedance matching
  • Familiarity with aerospace regulatory environment (FAA) and RF compliance (e.g., FCC)

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

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate in antenna systems
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in the aerospace industry
  • Engagement with advanced RF technologies
Full Job Description
RF Electrical Engineer, Antenna Systems

REMOTE

Role Overview

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

Required 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

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