Survivability Engineer — Low-Observable Aircraft Systems

The Rundown AI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A technology organization in California seeks a Survivability Engineer to enhance the low observable performance of their advanced autonomous aircraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low observable engineering, radar cross-section shaping, and electromagnetic signature modeling. You will work collaboratively across multiple teams to drive the integration of survivability features while ensuring mission success in contested environments. Full-time positions include competitive salary, benefits, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in LO or survivability engineering.
• Proficiency with EM simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of RCS shaping principles.

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.

Skills

Low observable (LO) engineering

Radar cross-section (RCS) shaping

Electromagnetic signature modeling

Effective communication skills

Education

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

Tools

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Xpatch

SENTRi

Job description

A technology organization in California seeks a Survivability Engineer to enhance the low observable performance of their advanced autonomous aircraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low observable engineering, radar cross-section shaping, and electromagnetic signature modeling. You will work collaboratively across multiple teams to drive the integration of survivability features while ensuring mission success in contested environments. Full-time positions include competitive salary, benefits, and equity options.