CareerPlan

2027 New Grad Low Observables Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$88k–$117k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-11
U.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Design, analyze, test, and sustain stealth features (Radar Cross Section and Infrared signatures) for unmanned air systems to ensure survivability in contested environments.

Role type

Early career Low Observables Engineer (Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical)

Builds

Low Observable unmanned air systems and their analysis/validation workflows

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Low Observables (Stealth)

Required skills

Broadband RCS analysis, 3D CAD modeling, LO material modeling, manufacturing validation planning, measurement campaign execution, data reduction and interpretation

Preferred skills

Electromagnetics/RF coursework, scripting (MATLAB/Python/C++), 3D CAD (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks), electromagnetic simulation (HFSS/CST/FEKO), composites/additive manufacturing, lab RF measurement

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, C++, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, HFSS, CST, FEKO, COMSOL

Responsibilities

Run broadband RCS analysis on components and full air vehicles; Support design and development of LO unmanned air systems; Build and improve analysis tools and validation workflows; Model LO materials and treatments; Support manufacturing and validation planning; Plan and execute RCS measurement campaigns and interpret data

Seniority

Early career (New Grad)