Senior Communications Engineer (Hiring at Multiple Levels)

Job 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. What you'll do: - 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 encryptio...