Lead Electrical Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering leader with 3,000+ experts, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Aurora, OH. You will lead the design, development, testing, and support of advanced RF-based electronic systems for medical imaging, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering and 5+ years in RF design and regulated environments. The role emphasizes leadership, CAD/simulation tools, and commitment to safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, RF design, medical devices, or 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 and RF technologies.
• PCB design, testing, validation and troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with product development processes and design verification.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective-action experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and support of RF-based electronic systems for medical imaging.
• Design and analyze analog and RF circuitry including high-frequency electronics and signal transmission.
• Use simulation, modeling, and CAD tools to develop and optimize electrical designs.
• Perform system integration to ensure performance across electromechanical systems.
• Conduct validation, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for field/production issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Support compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Lead technical reviews, drive engineering decisions, and mentor junior engineers.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple initiatives while ensuring quality, schedule, and technical objectives.

Skills

RF design

Analog circuit design

Electrical engineering

Regulated environments

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

PCB design tools

Simulation software

CAD tools

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.

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 Required: 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.