Senior Low Observables Engineer - Mission Systems
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