Shield AI · 4 hours ago
Senior Principal Engineer, RF (R4491)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$242K/yr - $320K/yrShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Principal Engineer, RF will provide technical leadership for the VBAT aircraft's RF systems, collaborating with various engineering disciplines and overseeing RF design, integration, testing, and compliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to the RF team focusing on the VBAT product line
Quantify and optimize RF link performance, resolve defense/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
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with RF systems
Experience working on cross-functional teams involving EE, ME, SW, manufacturing, production, etc
Experience with technical mentorship/guidance of other engineers
Experience leading design work on the unit level and system level
Experience with quantifying and improving RF sensitivity performance
Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Knowledge of antenna design and aircraft level radiation performance analysis and simulation, utilizing tools such as CST & ANSYS
Experience in RF and Antenna design, antenna coupling analysis for airborne V/UHF, L-band, S-band, GNSS, and MIL-SAT systems
Demonstrated RF analysis experiences in frequency planning, RF Co-site, Antenna Coupling, and the production of analysis report
Experience with EMI/EMC compliance techniques, with a particular emphasis on optimizing size, weight and power
Knowledge of MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 464 compliance requirements and test setups
RF system, subsystem and printed circuit assembly EMI/EMC simulation, test and mitigation
Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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