Shieldai
Senior Staff Engineer, Communications Systems (R5623)
Seattle, Washingtonfull timeunspecifiedgovernment$170k–$260k/yr
RF Systems — SATCOM — GPS/RF-denied Navigation — Data Link Design — Encryption — Sensor Fusion — Systems Integration — AI/Machine Learning — Communications Protocol Design — Signal Processing
Description
Job Description: Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance. Shield AI is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimization of advanced communication systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. This is a high-impact role where you will be responsible for mission-critical data links, encryption, and secure communications, ensuring seamless interoperability between airborne, sensor, ground, and satellite systems. You will work across sensor fusion, RF systems, SATCOM, and AI-driven data processing to deliver an aircraft capable of operating in contested environments with low latency and high reliability.