Low Observables Engineer, RCS

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity grants

Top-tier health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, California, seeks a qualified engineer to assist in the design and development of Low Observable unmanned air vehicles. This role involves a strong focus on RCS analysis and the use of advanced technologies to enhance military capabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in LO aircraft design and must maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Anduril offers competitive salaries and benefits packages, ensuring support in health and growth for employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with LO aircraft.
• Proficient knowledge of LO design, analysis, and validation methodologies.
• Experience with RCS analysis tools and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of Low Observable unmanned air vehicles.
• Perform broadband RCS analysis of components and full air vehicles.
• Model and optimize LO materials for utilization in air vehicles.

Skills

Experience with Low Observable (LO) aircraft

Knowledge of RCS analysis tools

Proficient in CAD software

Experience with manufacturing methods

Familiarity with modeling LO materials

Education

BS or higher degree in STEM discipline

Tools

X-Patch

SENTRi

NX

CATIA

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team

The Air Dominance and Strike Low Observable Team are advancing into the next generation of LO Technology to enhance the survivability and effectiveness of unmanned air systems. Our Low Observables engineering team is responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and sustaining stealth features that reduce radar (RCS) and infrared (IR) signatures, ensuring our systems remain undetectable in contested environments.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design and development of Low Observable (LO) unmanned air vehicles
• Perform broadband Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis of components and full air vehicles
• Develop analysis tools, workflows, and validation processes for RCS analysis
• Model and optimize LO materials for utilization in components and air vehicles
• Aid in the development of manufacturing and validation plans for LO air vehicles
• Plan and execute RCS testing of LO air vehicles and components

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with LO aircraft
• Proficient knowledge of LO design, analysis, and validation methodologies
• Experience with RCS analysis tools such as X-Patch, SENTRi, McMoM2D, FEKO, HFSS, CST or other company specific Computational ElectroMagnetics (CEM) analysis packages
• Familiarity with how to model and design with LO materials
• Experience with LO airframe design, LO coating integration, and subsystem integrations
• Experience with CAD software packages such as NX, CATIA
• Experience with various manufacturing methods such as composites, 3D printing, casting, injection molding, etc.
• Experience with Indoor and/or outdoor RCS testing of LO component and/or air vehicles
• BS or higher degree in STEM discipline
• Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the design and manufacture of LO materials
• Experience with LO manufacturing techniques related to LO edges
• Experience with designing and/or RCS analysis of LO apertures
• Experience with RCS flight testing
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 inspections tools
• Experience with scripting tools such as Matlab, Python, C++

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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