Rf Electronics Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – RF Systems

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in radio frequency (RF) systems and hardware design. This role will lead complex engineering efforts, translate high-level requirements into detailed system designs, and serve as a technical leader across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in transceiver architecture, circuit design, and product development from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer and business requirements into detailed electrical system specifications and design documentation.
• Lead complex circuit and system design efforts, including component selection, schematic capture, modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Serve as technical project lead by planning engineering activities, setting priorities, and ensuring delivery against schedule, cost, and performance objectives.
• Develop, refine, and enforce electrical engineering standards, design practices, and documentation processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and performance standards, including military, commercial, and FAA radio regulations.
• Provide expert-level technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
• Support transition from design to manufacturing, including build readiness, test strategy development, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PCB layout, embedded software, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with emphasis on RF and hardware design
• Deep understanding of radio systems, transceiver architectures, RF components, and performance specifications
• Experience with PCB layout, power electronics, and failure analysis
• Knowledge of test methodologies, validation processes, and quality assurance practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field (advanced degree preferred)
• 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, with significant focus on radio frequency products and systems
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex hardware systems that meet performance, cost, and schedule targets
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, product assembly, and production support
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to guide and mentor multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with regulated environments (military, commercial aviation, or FAA standards)
• Ability to drive innovation while maintaining rigorous engineering discipline
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

This is a Permanent position based out of Marion, IA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

401k, pto, flexibility, prototype equipment

This is a hybrid position in Marion,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $90,000 - $140,000