Lead Applied AI Engineer – RF & Wireless Communications

Robson Bale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Bale is seeking a Lead Applied AI Engineer to join a team building advanced AI/ML technologies for defence and national security. This hands‑on technical leadership role fuses artificial intelligence with RF communications and next‑gen wireless tech.

The ideal candidate brings a strong AI/ML background, software excellence and a track record of leading complex engineering projects. Applicants must be US citizens eligible for Top Secret clearance; salary ranges from $180,000 to $230,000

Qualifications

• Strong background in Applied AI/ML and software engineering.
• Experience with RF signal processing, wireless communications or 5G/6G technologies.
• Proficiency in Python, C++ or similar languages.
• Experience with Open RAN, software-defined radio or edge AI would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and engineering teams.
• Experience developing production-quality software and integrating AI/ML with real-world systems.

Skills

Applied AI/ML

Software engineering

RF signal processing

Wireless communications

5G/6G technologies

Python

C++

Open RAN

Edge AI

Technical leadership

Job description

Hiring: Lead Applied AI Engineer – RF & Wireless Communications

I'm working on an opportunity for an experienced Lead Applied AI Engineer to join an organisation developing advanced AI/ML technologies for defence, intelligence and national security applications.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position, combining artificial intelligence, RF communications and next-generation wireless technologies.

What we're looking for:

• Strong background in Applied AI/ML and software engineering


• Experience with RF signal processing, wireless communications or 5G/6G technologies


• Proficiency in Python, C++ or similar languages


• Experience with Open RAN, software-defined radio or edge AI would be advantageous


• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and engineering teams


• Experience developing production-quality software and integrating AI/ML with real-world systems

What makes this opportunity interesting?

You'll be working on genuinely challenging engineering problems, developing AI-enabled capabilities that integrate with physical hardware, sensors and communications infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to influence technical architecture, lead engineering delivery and work on technologies at the forefront of AI and wireless communications.

Important: Applicants must be US citizens and eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Salary: $180,000–$230,000, depending on experience.

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