RF Electrical Engineer for RC Systems — Hands-On Growth

Horizon Hobby; Champaign (IL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off

Discounts on Products

Zusammenfassung

Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design RF systems for RC models, develop PCBs, and contribute to firmware testing. This full-time, on-site role runs Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and offers a base pay range of $85,000–$105,000 with potential bonus.

You will work with mechanical, product, and quality teams to ensure reliable control links, lightweight assemblies, and FCC/compliance readiness, while applying hands-on engineering to prototype, test, and improve RC hobby

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of RF principles, antennas, and transmission-line behavior.
• Experience with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Direct experience with Altium software (or equivalent) for board design.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc.).

Aufgaben

• RF System Development for RC Products — Designing and refining RF transmission systems for control links and onboard receivers.
• CAD Modeling & PCB Layout — Create schematics and PCB layouts for compact electronics used in RC models.
• Embedded & Support Software — Contribute to firmware updates, test scripts, and small utilities.
• Testing & Validation — Perform RF measurements and bench testing; participate in field evaluations to confirm performance.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration — Work with mechanical designers, product developers, and quality teams to integrate electronics.
• Regulatory Support — Assist with basic FCC and international compliance tasks for consumer RF devices.
• Continuous Improvement — Suggest and test new ideas to improve range, reliability, and user experience.

Kenntnisse

RF fundamentals

Python

C/C++

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design RF systems for RC models, develop PCBs, and contribute to firmware testing. This full-time, on-site role runs Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and offers a base pay range of $85,000–$105,000 with potential bonus.

You will work with mechanical, product, and quality teams to ensure reliable control links, lightweight assemblies, and FCC/compliance readiness, while applying hands-on engineering to prototype, test, and improve RC hobby