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Senior Low Observables Engineer - Mission Systems

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

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

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