Senior Survivability Engineer - LO & RCS for UAVs

The Rundown AI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in California is seeking a Survivability Engineer to design and optimize low observable features for autonomous aircraft. The role requires 10+ years of experience in survivability engineering, expertise in radar cross-section shaping, and proficiency with EM simulation tools. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to ensure mission success. A Secret clearance is required, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time role with benefits, including competitive salary, bonus, and equity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in LO or survivability engineering, preferably on tactical aircraft, UAVs, or stealth systems.
• Strong understanding of RCS shaping principles, edge treatments, cavity suppression, and materials integration.
• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize low observable features across the airframe.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of electromagnetic signatures.
• Lead signature testing efforts, including RCS range tests and supplier evaluations.

Skills

Radar cross-section (RCS) shaping

Electromagnetic signature modeling

Collaboration skills

Experience with EM simulation tools

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics

Tools

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Xpatch

SENTRi

Job description

A leading defense technology company in California is seeking a Survivability Engineer to design and optimize low observable features for autonomous aircraft. The role requires 10+ years of experience in survivability engineering, expertise in radar cross-section shaping, and proficiency with EM simulation tools. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to ensure mission success. A Secret clearance is required, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time role with benefits, including competitive salary, bonus, and equity.