RF Antenna Systems Engineer (On-Site/Remote)

Altentechnologyusa; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a RF Electrical Engineer to lead antenna selection and placement across airframe, docks, and ground systems, while supporting PCB design work for drone delivery systems. The role requires expertise in RF design and integration, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and robust testing.

Location is on-site in Mountain View, CA, with option for remote within the USA as a less preferred setup; contract duration is 3-4 months with potential extension based on

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience.
• PCB design experience required.
• Hands-on antenna selection and integration experience.
• Strong RF fundamentals: link budgets, impedance matching.
• Familiarity with FAA airworthiness and RF compliance (FCC).

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

PCB design

Antenna integration

RF testing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

VNA

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a RF Electrical Engineer to lead antenna selection and placement across airframe, docks, and ground systems, while supporting PCB design work for drone delivery systems. The role requires expertise in RF design and integration, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and robust testing.

Location is on-site in Mountain View, CA, with option for remote within the USA as a less preferred setup; contract duration is 3-4 months with potential extension based on