Senior Antenna and Radome Engineer

A venture-backed defense technology company founded in 2015, focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
$116,276 - $174,414
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5+ years of experience
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Description For Senior Antenna and Radome Engineer

Shield AI, a pioneering defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Senior Antenna and Radome Engineer to join their innovative team. The company specializes in developing intelligent systems for protecting service members and civilians, with their flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powering various aircraft and drones.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-driven hardware, specifically focusing on the development of conformal antenna and radomes for next-generation autonomous aircraft. The position is critical in ensuring the reliable and resilient performance of RF systems onboard aircraft.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in antenna and radome design, with hands-on experience in RF system performance verification and link budget analysis. You'll work alongside interdisciplinary teams, including structural, flight science, and EW systems experts, contributing to groundbreaking developments in autonomous aircraft technology.

Shield AI offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, bonus, benefits, and equity. For international positions, additional benefits include international premium, visa assistance, and relocation support. The company maintains offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and international locations, supporting U.S. and allied operations worldwide.

Join a mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence while making a meaningful impact in the defense technology sector. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology while contributing to the protection of service members and civilians worldwide.

Last updated 21 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Antenna and Radome Engineer

  • Lead radome and antenna design and requirement development efforts for RADAR and EW-resilient data links
  • Collaborate with antenna and radome suppliers to ensure high-reliability and effective solutions
  • Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including structural, flight science and EW systems
  • Analyze simulation or test data to verify performance to requirements
  • Execute link budget analysis for airborne platforms, accounting for range, atmospheric effects, and interference

Requirements For Senior Antenna and Radome Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent field
  • Experience in antenna and radome design, placement, and co-site integration for large airborne systems
  • Expertise in antenna range testing and RF system performance verification
  • Proficiency in link budget analysis and validation
  • Hands-on design experience using CST or HFSS
  • Strong background in propagation modeling and validation for end-to-end RF data link systems
  • Proficiency in using RF test and measurement equipment

Benefits For Senior Antenna and Radome Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
Relocation Benefits
  • Bonus
  • Benefits Package
  • Equity
  • International premium (for international positions)
  • Visa assistance
  • Relocation assistance

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