Senior RF Engineer, Autonomous Aircraft Systems

Shield AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to lead the RF team for next-generation autonomous aircraft systems in a fast-paced development environment. You will define requirements, optimize RF links, and mentor engineers while collaborating across EE, ME, SW, and manufacturing disciplines.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design verification, and cross-functional coordination to deliver robust RF capabilities for fielded platforms.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer in RF systems.
• Experience with cross-functional teams involving EE, ME, SW, manufacturing.
• Mentored/guided other engineers.
• Led design work on unit level and system level.
• Experienced in quantifying and improving RF sensitivity performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the RF team for the next gen aircraft.
• Quantify and optimize RF link performance, resolve desense/interference problems.
• Define system level and unit level design requirements for RF systems.
• Improve design, test, and compliance processes related to RF.
• Define test procedures and train operators/technicians to execute them.
• Help grow the team, provide hiring input, and mentor teammates.
• Establish and enforce team processes around design, test, review, cross-functional support, and regulatory compliance.
• Regularly communicate RF status, risks, needs, plans with cross-functional team.
• Provide technical design input/review to your team and other engineering teams.

Skills

RF systems

Electrical engineering

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Test & validation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF design tools

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to lead the RF team for next-generation autonomous aircraft systems in a fast-paced development environment. You will define requirements, optimize RF links, and mentor engineers while collaborating across EE, ME, SW, and manufacturing disciplines.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design verification, and cross-functional coordination to deliver robust RF capabilities for fielded platforms.