RF Electrical Engineer, Antenna Systems

RF Electrical Engineer, Antenna Systems

Location: On-site in Mountain View, CA (Preferred). On-site in Denver, CO (Satisfactory). Remote within USA (Less Preferred)

Job Duration: 3–4 months, with potential extension to a long-term role if candidate is strong in PCB design

Our client is the first non-military unmanned aircraft company to receive FAA Type Certification (2022) and operate under an FAA Production Certificate. We are seeking a RF Electrical Engineer to lead antenna selection and placement across the complete system, including the drone airframe, docks, and ground systems, and support the related PCB design work for our drone delivery system.

Responsibilities

• Select antennas and define placement on the airframe, docks, and ground systems
• Design and review RF-related PCB circuitry and layout
• Analyze RF performance, coverage, and interference between subsystems
• 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
• PCB design experience (mandatory)
• Hands-on antenna selection and integration experience
• 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
• 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.