Senior RF Systems Lead for Autonomous Aircraft

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 a highly capable Electrical Engineer specializing in RF systems to lead the next-generation autonomous aircraft platform. You will drive RF design, testing, and cross-functional integration to deliver mission-ready capabilities for operators.

Ideal candidates have extensive RF experience, mentorship skills, and a proven track record in leading system and unit-level design efforts, with a focus on RF sensitivity and interference mitigation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of industry experience in RF systems.
• Strong technical fundamentals.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including EE, ME, SW, manufacturing.
• Mentored/guided other engineers and led design at unit and system levels.
• Experience 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 and features for all RF systems.
• Improve design, test, and compliance processes for the engineering org. as it related to RF.
• Define test procedures, requirements, and train operators/technicians to execute accordingly.
• 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 with the cross-functional team regarding RF status, risks, needs, plans, etc.
• Provide technical design input/review to your team and other engineering teams.

Skills

RF engineering

Electrical engineering

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

System design

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a highly capable Electrical Engineer specializing in RF systems to lead the next-generation autonomous aircraft platform. You will drive RF design, testing, and cross-functional integration to deliver mission-ready capabilities for operators.

Ideal candidates have extensive RF experience, mentorship skills, and a proven track record in leading system and unit-level design efforts, with a focus on RF sensitivity and interference mitigation.