Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Job Description:
Are you a passionate, innovative, experienced Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI hardware products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
Shield AI is seeking a passionate and experienced RF Antenna Engineer to develop cutting-edge AI-driven hardware. In this high-impact role, you'll design and integrate conformal antenna and radomes for the next-generation autonomous aircraft. Your role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliable and resilient performance of RF systems onboard the aircraft.
What you'll do:
- Lead radome and antenna design and requirement development efforts for RADAR and EW-resilient data links.
- Collaborate with antenna and radome suppliers to ensure high-reliability and effective solutions.
- Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including structural, flight science and EW systems.
- Analyze simulation or test data to verify performance to requirements.
- Execute link budget analysis for airborne platforms, accounting for range, atmospheric effects, and interference.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent field.
- Experience in antenna and radome design, placement, and co-site integration for large airborne systems.
- Expertise in antenna range testing and RF system performance verification.
- Proficiency in link budget analysis and validation.
- Hands-on design experience using CST or HFSS.
- Strong background in propagation modeling and validation for end-to-end RF data link systems.
- Proficiency in using RF test and measurement equipment.
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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.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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What We Do
Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Our Hivemind autonomy stack is the first and only autonomous AI Pilot, deployed in combat since 2018. Hivemind enables intelligent teams of aircraft to perform missions ranging from room clearance, to penetrating air defense systems, and dogfighting F-16s.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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