Senior Survivability Engineer, Low-Observable Systems

Shieldai; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Survivability Engineer to develop low observable characteristics for autonomous aircraft. You will optimize design features to enhance survivability in contested environments, leveraging over ten years of engineering experience in radar cross-section shaping and electromagnetic signature modeling.

The role requires collaboration with various teams to integrate survivability from the start. Clearances are necessary for this role. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in LO or survivability engineering, preferably on tactical aircraft or UAVs.
• Strong understanding of RCS shaping principles and materials integration.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize LO features across the airframe.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of electromagnetic signatures.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure survivability.

Skills

EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, Xpatch, SENTRi)

Low observable (LO) engineering

Radar cross-section (RCS) shaping

Stealth systems

Collaboration skills

Education

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

Tools

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Xpatch

SENTRi

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Survivability Engineer to develop low observable characteristics for autonomous aircraft. You will optimize design features to enhance survivability in contested environments, leveraging over ten years of engineering experience in radar cross-section shaping and electromagnetic signature modeling.

The role requires collaboration with various teams to integrate survivability from the start. Clearances are necessary for this role. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package.