Staff RF System Design Engineer (R2319) Job at The Rundown AI, Inc., Washington DC

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  • The Rundown AI, Inc.
  • Washington DC

Job Description

About Shield AI Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, Twitter, 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 System Engineer to develop cutting-edge AI-driven hardware. In this high-impact role, you'll design and integrate mission-critical sensor payloads, data links, and secure communications, ensuring seamless interoperability across airborne, ground, and satellite systems. Your work will enable low-latency, high-reliability operations in contested environments. What you'll do: Lead trade studies on data link technologies, focusing on EW resilience, interoperability, and lifecycle performance. Perform link budget analysis for airborne platforms, accounting for range, atmospheric effects, and interference. Define antenna and radome hardware requirements, collaborating with suppliers to ensure reliability. Design and integrate C2 and mission data links for secure, high-performance communications. Analyze over-the-air data link performance and develop test procedures for lab and flight validation. Assess real-world EW threats and countermeasures through flight testing and simulation. Other duties as assigned. Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Expertise in LOS/BLOS Electronic Warfare systems design, integration, and testing. Experience in antenna and radome design, placement, and co-site integration for large airborne platforms. Proficiency in link budget analysis, propagation modeling, and validation. Knowledge of alternative positioning systems (e.g., UWB, ADS-B, radar-based navigation). Strong understanding of RF transceiver and front-end design for EW-resilient data links. Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Rundown AI, Inc.

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