Tunnel RF Instrumentation Engineer

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.This role will own the design and development of RF systems for our tunnel boring machines and supporting equipment. Key applications include underground utility detection, geotechnical remote sensing, and localization of underground structures and vehicles. You will work directly with manufacturing, mechanical, controls, and field teams to design RF systems that are practical to build, operate, troubleshoot, and continuously improve.ResponsibilitiesOwn the electrical and software design of RF and wave-physics systems for tunnel boring machines, including radar, sonar, seismic, magnetic, and other advanced imaging and detection systemsPerform first-principles analysis and physics simulations to drive component selection and overall system feasibility to the desired performanceDevelop and execute test campaigns in the lab and the field to de-risk and qualify designs for productionDrive rapid iteration and deployment in a vertically integrated team, turning concepts into operational hardware-software solutionsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical disciplineExperience designing RF systems, preferably in the context of radar/tracking systems or underground applications in the VLF/ULF domainStrong understanding of antenna design, amplifiers, SNR budget, timing and synchronization, attenuation, and other concepts related to RF systems in localization, navigation, or GNSS contextsExperience with hardware-software integration in autonomous systems, robotics, or other sensor-driven vehiclesPreferred Skills and ExperiencePrior experience operating in rugged environments or in construction, industrial settings or similarAdditional experiencePosition may require extended hours and weekend workCultureWe're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.BenefitsWe offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.