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ALTA IT Services, LLC · 4 hours ago

RF Engineer

Morrisville, NC

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ALTA IT Services, LLC is a NC-based defense technology company developing disruptive systems in drone-based electronic warfare. They are seeking a motivated RF Engineer to design, build, and test advanced electronic systems, particularly focusing on RF circuits and subsystems for tactical applications.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced RF circuits and subsystems for phased arrays, transmitters, and receivers

Design, capture, and layout RF transceivers and high-speed mixed-signal PCBs

Work with matching networks, filters, LNAs, mixers, VGAs, PLLs/synthesizers, and VCOs

Apply best practices for EMI/RFI control and troubleshoot interference issues during design and test

Build and test prototypes using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, and noise figure meters

Support integration of RF and microwave assemblies into drones and related systems

Analyze field performance data, identify root causes of performance issues, and implement corrective design actions

Collaborate with firmware engineers to define and validate embedded interfaces and control loops

Qualification

RF design experiencePCB CAD toolsRF test equipmentAntenna designEmbedded software integrationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of RF design experience from concept through production

Strong understanding of impedance matching, Smith charts, IP3, IMD, phase noise, and harmonic distortion

Proficiency with PCB CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and prototype bring-up

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status

Preferred

Experience with antenna design or characterization

Familiarity with Altium Designer

Experience debugging EMI/EMC issues at board and system levels

Background in embedded software integration and RF control loops

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, resource-constrained startup environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven track record of problem solving and ownership from concept through field validation

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions for employees and their families.

401(k) and HSA, both employee-contribution plans, unlimited flexible paid time off for full-time employees, and paid holidays.

All employees receive advance notice of company-wide breaks each year, which include a two-week winter shutdown, a one-week summer break in early July, and a Wednesday through Friday break over Thanksgiving.

Full-time employees receive these breaks as paid time off.

Full-time in-office employees also receive DoorDash-provided lunches four days per week, up to a daily limit, and all employees receive free DashPass.

Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.