RF Antenna Systems Engineer — Aerospace/UAV

Alten Technology USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a RF Electrical Engineer to lead antenna selection and placement across the drone airframe, docks, and ground systems, and to support PCB design work for our drone delivery system. This on-site role is based in Mountain View, CA (preferred) or Denver, CO (satisfactory).

The position involves collaboration with aerospace and defense clients, compliance with FAA/ FCC requirements, and hands-on design and testing of RF circuits and systems for real-world performance.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience.
• Hands‑on antenna selection and integration experience.
• Strong RF fundamentals: link budgets, impedance matching, radiation patterns.

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.

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna design

PCB design

RF fundamentals

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a RF Electrical Engineer to lead antenna selection and placement across the drone airframe, docks, and ground systems, and to support PCB design work for our drone delivery system. This on-site role is based in Mountain View, CA (preferred) or Denver, CO (satisfactory).

The position involves collaboration with aerospace and defense clients, compliance with FAA/ FCC requirements, and hands-on design and testing of RF circuits and systems for real-world performance.