Radio Frequency Engineer I, Hardware Test (New Graduate)

Job overview

The Radio Frequency Engineer I, Hardware Test role is onsite in Seattle, WA, with compensation of $100,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports Shield AI's X-BAT Engineering team, which is developing a next-generation autonomous aircraft. The engineer executes and documents RF hardware tests to verify modules, assemblies, and interfaces used in airborne and ground systems. Test results, troubleshooting, and qualification support provide objective evidence that hardware meets requirements and help the engineering team develop reliable autonomous systems.

What you'll do

• Execute documented RF test plans and record configurations and results
• characterize RF modules and assemblies
• set up and operate laboratory instruments
• calibrate measurement setups and characterize sources of measurement error
• develop simple fixtures, harnesses, adapters, and monitoring circuits
• perform basic soldering and hardware rework when appropriate
• automate instrument control and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or comparable tools
• compare measurements with requirements and report conclusions
• troubleshoot anomalies with senior engineers
• support EMI/EMC pre-compliance, MIL-STD-461 qualification, environmental testing, integration, and ground or flight test activities as needed
• maintain safe laboratory practices and configuration and data controls.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

radio frequency engineer

rf hardware test

new graduate

autonomous aircraft

rf measurements

python

matlab

seattle wa

shield ai

$100k–$150k per year

mil-std-461

onsite laboratory

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Regular full-time employee offer package includes pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity. Benefits are available to eligible employees
• temporary employee benefits may apply after 60 days.

Why this role

Engineer I role intended for new graduates or early-career candidates; bachelor's or master's degree completed or expected within 12 months; coursework, research, internships, student teams, and personal projects may demonstrate readiness; security clearance may be required by the program.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.