Shield AI

deep-tech

SeniorStaffEngineer,GCS/CommunicationsSystemsEngineer(R5020)

$170–250k San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems Engineer (R5020) at Shield AI. Skills: GCS architectures, Communication architectures, RF links, SATCOM. Define GCS and communication system behaviors. Develop and integrate communication architectures”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure robust communication; Reduce integration risk; Improve network resiliency; Accelerate deployment; Improve system interoperability; Improve operational resiliency; Improve mission readiness

Industry & Context.

deep tech
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot communication issues

Eligibility Requirements

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, 5+ years of experience in communications systems, networking, mission systems, or military aerospace integration, Experience with GCS architectures, datalinks, RF systems, networking, or airborne communication systems, Familiarity with LOSLOS communications, SATCOM, IP networking, encryption technologies, and hardware/software integration environments systems engineering, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience supporting UAV, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, or military communication networks, Experience defining operational behaviors, activity diagrams, CONOPS, or system architectures using MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Background in integration labs, flight test, network resiliency, or tactical communication systems, Familiarity with cybersecurity, RMF, resilient communications, and contested environment operations, Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred

What You'll Do.

Define GCS and communication system behaviors

Develop and integrate communication architectures

Lead cross-functional integration

Develop and validate interface definitions

and flight test activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional integration between avionics, mission systems, networking, cybersecurity, software, and test teams

Communication Scope

Cross-functional communication

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