CareerPlan

Senior Low Observables Engineer - Mission Systems

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$146k2026-07-18 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Design, simulate, optimize, and test antennas for low observable unmanned air vehicles to reduce radar and infrared signatures.

Role type

Senior IC RF/antenna engineer (low observables)

Builds

Antenna systems for unmanned air vehicles

Domain

Defense / RF engineering / Low Observables

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

RF concepts, antenna prototyping, CEM tools (HFSS, CST, FEKO), MATLAB, C++, Python, anechoic chamber testing, link-budget analysis

Preferred skills

LO aperture design, phased array design, RF front-end testing, hands-on LO aircraft maintenance

Technologies

HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, SENTRi, ADS, FEKO, MATLAB, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Design and develop antennas for low observable UAVs; Simulate and optimize antennas for RF performance and RCS requirements; Perform link-budget analysis for RF system architecture; Lead IR&D development through rapid prototyping; Integrate antenna systems onto unmanned platforms; Develop analysis tools and validation processes; Plan and execute antenna performance and RCS testing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC