Low Observables Engineer, RCS
Core
Designing, analyzing, testing, and sustaining stealth features (Radar Cross Section and infrared signatures) for unmanned air vehicles to ensure undetectability in contested environments.
Role type
Low Observables Engineer (RCS)
Builds
Low Observable unmanned air vehicles and components
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Electromagnetics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Broadband RCS analysis, LO design and validation methodologies, Computational ElectroMagnetics (CEM) tools, LO material modeling, LO airframe design, LO coating integration, CAD software, manufacturing methods (composites, 3D printing, casting, injection molding), Indoor/outdoor RCS testing
Preferred skills
LO material design and manufacture, LO edge manufacturing techniques, LO aperture design, RCS flight testing, Tier 1/2 inspection tools, Scripting (Matlab, Python, C++)
Technologies
X-Patch, SENTRi, McMoM2D, FEKO, HFSS, CST, NX, CATIA
Responsibilities
Assist in design and development of LO unmanned air vehicles; Perform broadband 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
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
