Lead Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Aurora, OH seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead RF-based medical imaging system design, analysis, validation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will mentor engineers, drive design verification, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/ Biomedical Engineering, 5+ years in RF, analog circuits, PCB design, and experience with CAD/simulation tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering, RF design, medical devices, or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of analog/RF circuit design principles.
• Experience with PCB design, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and support of RF-based electronic systems for medical imaging.
• Design and analyze analog and RF circuits, including high-frequency electronics.
• Use CAD/simulation tools to optimize electrical designs and validate performance.
• Coordinate system integration across electromechanical subsystems.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical design reviews.

Skills

RF design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Circuit simulation tools

PCB design 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.

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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.