Sr. Electrical Hardware Engineer- Test & Troubleshooting

Company: ALTEN Technology USA
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 Senior Hardware Engineer to lead troubleshooting efforts for complex RF electronic systems during production validation. This role requires deep technical expertise to diagnose and resolve failures in sophisticated multi-band communication and sensor systems. Key Responsibilities Lead root cause analysis for units failing production test procedures Diagnose complex failures in multi-band RF systems (up to 6 RF bands) Troubleshoot high-power RF transmission circuits and power amplifier stages Analyze failures in sensor integration subsystems including passive detection arrays Interface with design engineering to identify and resolve systemic issues Develop and implement production test improvements and yield enhancement strategies Create detailed failure analysis reports and recommend design or process modifications Support validation of engineering change orders (ECOs) on the production line Mentor production test technicians and junior engineers Coordinate with supply chain on component-level quality issues Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred) 7 years of hardware engineering experience with emphasis on production test and failure analysis Strong background in RF circuit design and troubleshooting Experience with high-power RF systems and amplifier design Proficiency with RF test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) Demonstrated ability to perform board-level and component-level diagnosis Experience with sensor systems and signal processing hardware Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration Preferred Skills Experience with AI/ML-enabled sensor systems Knowledge of Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures Familiarity with thermal analysis and power integrity Experience with portable/battery-powered defense systems Background in electromagnetic warfare or electronic countermeasure systems Proficiency with lab tools including thermal imaging, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers Experience with reliability testing and HALT/HASS methodologies Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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