RF Systems Engineer — RC Hobby Tech

Horizon Hobby; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Product Discounts

Additional Coverage

Job summary

Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to RF system design and PCB development for RC products. The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem solving, and turning practical engineering into reliable hobby electronics.

The position is on-site, 40 hours weekly, with a typical pay range of $75,000–$100,000 annually and potential bonus. The final offer reflects experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 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.).
• Experience working with RF test equipment and learning measurement techniques.
• Ability to design or support small, lightweight electronics.

Responsibilities

• RF System Development for RC products – Design and refine RF transmission systems for control links and onboard receivers.
• CAD Modeling & PCB Layout – Create schematics and PCB layouts for compact electronics in RC models.
• Embedded & Support Software – Contribute to firmware updates, test scripts, and utilities that support RF hardware.
• Testing & Validation – Perform RF measurements and field evaluations to confirm performance.
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Work with mechanical designers and quality teams; provide documentation and troubleshooting support.
• Regulatory Support – Assist with FCC and international compliance tasks for consumer RF devices.
• Continuous Improvement – Propose and test ideas to improve range, reliability, and user experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Skills

RF principles

Antenna concepts

PCB CAD tools

Altium

Programming basics

RF test equipment

Schematic capture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

CAD tools

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Job description

Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to RF system design and PCB development for RC products. The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem solving, and turning practical engineering into reliable hobby electronics.

The position is on-site, 40 hours weekly, with a typical pay range of $75,000–$100,000 annually and potential bonus. The final offer reflects experience and qualifications.