Shield AI
RF Engineer I - New Grad (R6108)
$100K–$150K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- New-graduate role; no specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.
About the job
Verify and characterize RF hardware for autonomous aircraft and related systems through laboratory testing, measurement automation, troubleshooting, and qualification support.
What you'll do
- Execute RF test procedures, operate and calibrate laboratory instruments, and document traceable results.
- Automate measurement and analyze performance against requirements; investigate anomalies and report conclusions.
- Support EMI/EMC, environmental, qualification, integration, and ground or flight testing as needed.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field, completed or expected within 12 months of the anticipated start date.
- Coursework, research, project, or internship experience in RF/microwave engineering, communications, electromagnetics, analog circuits, or electronic hardware testing; fundamental RF concepts and hands-on lab experience.
- Basic programming and data-analysis skills in Python, MATLAB, or a similar environment.
- Ability to follow test procedures, document results accurately, communicate clearly, collaborate, and work on-site in a laboratory.
Nice to have
- Experience with RF test equipment, instrument automation, measurement analysis, or RF simulation/design tools.
- Experience with PCB bring-up, soldering, fixtures, EMI/EMC, MIL-STD-461, or hardware qualification testing.
Pay
USD 100,000–150,000 per-year-salary (salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, SCPI, ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, MIL-STD-461
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