Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020)

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San Diego, CaliforniaPosted 9 weeks ago

Role Overview

Shield AI is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020). This is a full-time role in San Diego, California. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description

We are seeking a GCS / Communications Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of ground control station and communication architectures supporting advanced military aircraft and autonomous systems. This role directly impacts mission effectiveness, command and control reliability, platform connectivity, and operational resiliency by ensuring robust communication between air, ground, and distributed mission systems.

The engineer will define system behaviors, operational workflows, and communication architectures across the full lifecycle, from concept development through flight and operational test. This role plays a critical part in reducing integration risk, improving network resiliency, and accelerating deployment of mission-critical communication capabilities.

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How do I apply for the Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020) position at Shield AI?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Shield AI. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020) position at Shield AI located?

This position is based in San Diego, California. Shield AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020) at Shield AI earn?

Shield AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020) role at Shield AI posted?

This role was posted on May 22, 2026 (63 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.