Senior RF Systems Architect - Lead Next-Gen Aircraft Tech

Shieldai; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the RF team on next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will drive RF design, test, and performance optimization across complex platforms.

The role demands mentoring, cross-functional collaboration with EE, ME, and SW teams, and a strong focus on regulatory-compliant engineering processes. This is a senior full-time position based in the United States.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of industry experience in RF systems.
• Demonstrated mentoring and guidance of engineers.
• Led design work at unit and system levels with RF emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the RF team for the next-gen aircraft.
• Quantify and optimize RF link performance; resolve desense/interference issues.
• Define system-level and unit-level design requirements for RF systems.
• Improve design, test, and compliance processes related to RF engineering.
• Define test procedures, and train operators/technicians to execute them.
• Grow the team; provide hiring input and mentorship.
• Establish and enforce team processes for design, test, review, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate RF status and needs to cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical design input/reviews to your team and other engineering groups.

Skills

RF systems

Mentorship

System design

Cross-functional teams

Team leadership

Technical fundamentals

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF testing equipment

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the RF team on next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will drive RF design, test, and performance optimization across complex platforms.

The role demands mentoring, cross-functional collaboration with EE, ME, and SW teams, and a strong focus on regulatory-compliant engineering processes. This is a senior full-time position based in the United States.