Shield AI

Senior Staff RF Engineer (R5991)

Shield AI • $216K — $325K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 15+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering focusing on RF systems.
  • Strong technical fundamentals in RF design and analysis.
  • Experience in cross-disciplinary collaboration with teams in EE, ME, SW, and manufacturing.
  • Proven mentorship experience with junior engineers.
  • Leadership in design at both unit and system levels.
  • Expertise in quantifying and improving RF sensitivity performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the RF team's technical efforts for next-gen aircraft development.
  • Optimize RF link performance and address desense/interference issues.
  • Establish system and unit level design requirements for RF systems.
  • Enhance design, testing, and compliance processes for RF engineering.
  • Develop and train operators on test procedures and requirements.
  • Contribute to team growth through hiring input and mentorship.
  • Set and manage team processes concerning design reviews and compliance.
  • Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams about RF progress and challenges.

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Equity options
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
  • Temporary benefits package post-60 days for temporary employees
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to support the design, development, integration, and fielding of a next-generation autonomous aircraft system. This position requires a balance of technical rigor, rapid decision-making, and hands-on engineering to efficiently transition concepts into operational capability. The ideal candidate is comfortable solving complex problems, taking ownership, working within an accelerated aircraft development environment, and is motivated by getting meaningful capability into the hands of operators quickly.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • 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.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • You have 15+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer in RF systems
  • Have strong technical fundamentals
  • Have worked on cross-functional teams involving EE, ME, SW, manufacturing, production, etc.
  • You have technically mentored/guided other engineers
  • You have led design work on the unit level and system level
  • Experienced with quantifying and improve RF sensitivity performance.


$216,000 - $325,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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200 employees
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2015

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