Lead Electrical Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Aurora, OH to lead RF-based medical imaging system design and development. The role requires hands-on analog/RF circuit design, PCB work, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with mechanical, systems, and regulatory teams.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, drive technical decisions, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering with RF/medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of analog and RF circuit design.
• Experience with PCB design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and support of RF-based medical imaging systems.
• Design and analyze analog/RF circuitry including transmission lines.
• Use CAD and simulation tools to optimize designs.
• Coordinate system integration across electromechanical subsystems.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical reviews.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

RF design

Analog circuit design

PCB design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Simulation tools

CAD tools

EM modeling software

Job description

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.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Leading the design, development, testing, and support of advanced RF-based electronic systems for medical imaging applications.
• Designing and analyzing analog and RF circuitry, including high-frequency electronics and signal transmission systems.
• Utilizing simulation, modeling, and CAD tools to develop and optimize electrical designs.
• Performing system integration activities to ensure compatibility and performance across complex electromechanical systems.
• Conducting validation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action investigations for field and production issues.
• Collaborating with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Supporting compliance with applicable safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Leading technical reviews, driving engineering decisions, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, product enhancement, and continuous improvement.
• Managing multiple engineering initiatives while ensuring quality, schedule, and technical objectives are achieved.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, RF design, medical devices, medical imaging, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of analog and RF circuit design principles.
• Experience with electrical design, simulation, and modeling tools.
• Understanding of electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, antennas, amplifiers, oscillators, and related RF technologies.
• Experience with printed circuit board design, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of engineering product development processes and design verification practices.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive effective corrective actions.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience within medical devices, healthcare technology, or regulated product development environments preferred.
• Knowledge of IEC standards, reliability engineering, Lean methodologies, or continuous improvement practices preferred.

Location:

Onsite in Aurora, OH

Salary Range:

$80,000 0 $120,000

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

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.

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.