Low Observables Engineer, RCS

About the team

The Air Dominance and Strike Low Observable Team are advancing into the next generation of LO Technology to enhance the survivability and effectiveness of unmanned air systems. Our Low Observables engineering team is responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and sustaining stealth features that reduce radar (RCS) and infrared (IR) signatures, ensuring our systems remain undetectable in contested environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Assist in the design and development of Low Observable (LO) unmanned air vehicles
• Perform broadband Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis of components and full air vehicles
• Develop analysis tools, workflows, and validation processes for RCS analysis
• Model and optimize LO materials for utilization in components and air vehicles
• Aid in the development of manufacturing and validation plans for LO air vehicles
• Plan and execute RCS testing of LO air vehicles and components

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience with LO aircraft
• Proficient knowledge of LO design, analysis, and validation methodologies
• Experience with RCS analysis tools such as X-Patch, SENTRi, McMoM2D, FEKO, HFSS, CST or other company specific Computational ElectroMagnetics (CEM) analysis packages
• Familiarity with how to model and design with LO materials
• Experience with LO airframe design, LO coating integration, and subsystem integrations
• Experience with CAD software packages such as NX, CATIA
• Experience with various manufacturing methods such as composites, 3D printing, casting, injection molding, etc.)
• Experience with Indoor and/or outdoor RCS testing of LO component and/or air vehicles
• BS or higher degree in STEM discipline
• Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the design and manufacture of LO materials
• Experience with LO manufacturing techniques related to LO edges
• Experience with designing and/or RCS analysis of LO apertures
• Experience with RCS flight testing
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 inspections tools
• Experience with scripting tools such as Matlab, Python, C++

US Salary Range

US Salary Range
$129,000 - $171,000 USD

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.