RF Engineer I (R6108)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Data analysis","Troubleshooting","Attention to detail","Teamwork"]

Build and execute disciplined RF test plans for airborne and ground systems, producing clear, traceable results with mentorship from experienced engineers. Characterize RF modules and assemblies (e.g., S-parameters, gain/loss, power, compression, harmonics, spurious emissions, and receiver sensitivity) using lab instrumentation. Calibrate setups, develop fixtures and harnesses, automate data collection and analysis with Python/MATLAB, troubleshoot anomalies, and support EMI/EMC and qualification testing.

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RF Engineer I (R6108)

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Job Summary

Build and execute disciplined RF test plans for airborne and ground systems, producing clear, traceable results with mentorship from experienced engineers. Characterize RF modules and assemblies (e.g., S-parameters, gain/loss, power, compression, harmonics, spurious emissions, and receiver sensitivity) using lab instrumentation. Calibrate setups, develop fixtures and harnesses, automate data collection and analysis with Python/MATLAB, troubleshoot anomalies, and support EMI/EMC and qualification testing.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Execute documented RF test plans and procedures, record test configurations, and produce clear, traceable results.
  • •Characterize RF modules and assemblies across parameters such as S-parameters, gain/loss, output power, compression, harmonics/spurious emissions, isolation/rejection, noise figure, and receiver sensitivity.
  • •Set up and operate RF lab equipment including vector and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, noise-figure equipment, and programmable power supplies.
  • •Calibrate measurement setups and characterize cables, adapters, attenuators, fixtures, and other sources of measurement error.
  • •Automate instrument control, data collection, analysis, and plotting; troubleshoot test anomalies with senior engineers and support EMI/EMC and MIL-STD-461 qualification testing as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 150,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field, completed or expected within 12 months.
  • •Coursework, research, project, or internship experience in RF or microwave engineering, communications, electromagnetics, analog circuits, or electronic hardware testing.
  • •Fundamental understanding of S-parameters, impedance, transmission lines, gain and loss, noise, power, spectral content, and frequency response.
  • •Hands-on laboratory experience from coursework, research, internships, student organizations, or personal projects.
  • •Basic programming and data-analysis skills in Python, MATLAB, or a similar environment.
Experience:Defense-techAerospaceRoboticsCommunicationsHigh-reliability hardware
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field
Skills:CommunicationData analysisTroubleshootingAttention to detailTeamwork
Tech Stack:PythonMATLABSCPIVector network analyzerSpectrum analyzerSignal generatorPower meterOscilloscopeNoise-figure analyzerProgrammable power suppliesADSAWRHFSSCSTEmii/emcMIL-STD-461S-parametersSolderingPCB bring-up

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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