Electrical Hardware Engineer- Production Support
About The Position
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Overview We are seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to support a critical production ramp-up for advanced RF counter-drone systems. This role will focus on hands-on production support, assembly verification, and ensuring quality output during high-volume manufacturing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 4+ years of hardware engineering experience in production or manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated proficiency in hand soldering (through-hole and SMT components)
- Experience with RF systems, power electronics, or defense electronics preferred
- Familiarity with test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Nice To Haves
- IPC-A-610 certification or equivalent soldering credentials
- Experience with multi-channel RF systems
- Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles
- Familiarity with military/aerospace manufacturing standards
- Experience supporting production of battery-powered portable systems
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site engineering support during production ramp-up of RF-based electronic warfare systems
- Perform hands-on soldering and rework of PCBAs and electronic assemblies
- Verify proper assembly of multi-band RF transmission systems and power electronics
- Troubleshoot assembly-level issues and implement corrective actions on the production floor
- Collaborate with manufacturing technicians to optimize build processes
- Conduct functional testing and validation of assembled units
- Document production issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Support integration of sensor subsystems and RF components
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards and manufacturing best practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
