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Staff Engineer, Survivability (R5885)

Seattle, Washington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and optimize low observable (LO) features for next-generation autonomous aircraft to ensure survivability in contested environments.

Role type

Lead Survivability Engineer (LO/Stealth)

Builds

Low observable autonomous aircraft systems

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Electromagnetics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials integration, electromagnetic signature modeling, EM simulation tools, LO testing methods, RAM coatings, structural LO trade studies

Preferred skills

Military UAV platforms, 5th-gen fighter programs, survivability analysis in contested environments, platform CONOPS, threat modeling

Technologies

HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Xpatch, SENTRi

Responsibilities

Design and optimize LO features across the airframe; Conduct modeling and simulation of electromagnetic signatures; Lead or support signature testing efforts including RCS range tests; Translate mission threats into survivability features; Partner with materials scientists to mature RAM for manufacturability; Support internal and customer assessments and threat modeling reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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