Senior Staff Engineer, Communications Systems (R5623)

Shield AI
Seattle, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 170,000 - 250,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Collaboration","Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving"]

A senior Communications Systems Engineer for Shield AI leads the design, integration, and optimization of advanced RF, SATCOM, and encrypted communication systems for next‑gen autonomous aircraft. You will drive system-level architectures, ensure secure, low-latency data links between airborne, ground, and satellite networks, and collaborate across avionics, software, and autonomy teams to deliver mission-ready, AI-enhanced communication capabilities in contested environments.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
10 months ago

Senior Staff Engineer, Communications Systems (R5623)

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Job Summary

A senior Communications Systems Engineer for Shield AI leads the design, integration, and optimization of advanced RF, SATCOM, and encrypted communication systems for next‑gen autonomous aircraft. You will drive system-level architectures, ensure secure, low-latency data links between airborne, ground, and satellite networks, and collaborate across avionics, software, and autonomy teams to deliver mission-ready, AI-enhanced communication capabilities in contested environments.
Location: Seattle, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the development and integration of data links, encryption, and secure communication architectures into the aircraft platform.
  • •Define system-level requirements and architectures for RF, SATCOM, optical, and software-defined radio (SDR) communication systems.
  • •Optimize low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer and encryption to ensure mission-critical performance.
  • •Ensure seamless connectivity between the aircraft, command centers, and satellite networks, enhancing real-time data transmission and autonomy.
  • •Develop AI-driven sensor fusion algorithms to enhance payload performance in high-threat environments.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 170,000 - 250,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • •8+ years of experience in RF communications or mission systems integration for UAVs or military aircraft.
  • •Strong expertise in RF systems, satellite communications (SATCOM), tactical data links (Link-16, CDL), and sensor integration.
  • •Proficiency in software-defined radio (SDR) technologies and secure, encrypted data transmission.
  • •Experience writing specifications for communications subsystems and architectures.
Experience:8+ yearsDefenseAerospaceUnmanned aircraftMilitary
Skills:CollaborationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving
Certifications:Secret clearanceTop Secret clearance
Tech Stack:RFSATCOMSDREncryptionAI

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SecretTop Secret

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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