Staff Engineer, Survivability (R5885)

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We should not create Schedule unless posting actually states them. It does not state schedule specifics, so we skip Schedule. We must remove boilerplate: navigation, legal, EEO, etc. The posting includes an EEO paragraph at end; we must remove that. Also remove "Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube." and "For more information, visit www.shield.ai". Also remove "Job Description:" heading? We'll not include as heading; we just incorporate content. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract: About the role paragraph: "Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube . Job Description: At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Lead Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace." We need to keep all that but remove the navigation bits: "For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube ." Also maybe "Job Description:" is just a label; we can keep the rest. Thus About the role content: Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company... (up to "highly contested airspace.") We'll keep that. Responsibilities bullet list: - Design and optimize low observable (LO) features across the airframe focusing on shaping, edge treatments, radar-absorbing materials, and subsystem integration. - Conduct modeling and simulation of electromagnetic signatures using industry-standard tools such as HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Xpatch, and SENTRi. - Work with multidisciplinary teams in propulsion, avionics, structures, and AI to ensure survivability is baked into the system architecture from day one. - Lead or support signature testing efforts, including indoor and outdoor RCS range tests, validation campaigns, and supplier-level hardware evaluations. - Translate mission threats and requirements into survivability features that address RCS, thermal, visual, and acoustic observability constraints. - Partner with materials scientists to mature radar-absorbing coatings and structural RAM for manufacturability and field durability. - Support internal and customer assessments, threat modeling reviews, and milestone decisions throughout the program lifecycle. Required qualifications list: - B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. - 7+ years of hands-on experience in LO or survivability engineering, preferably on tactical aircraft, UAVs, or stealth systems. - Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, Xpatch, or SENTRi. - Strong understanding of RCS shaping principles, edge treatments, cavity suppression, and materials integration. - Practical experience with LO testing methods and RCS measurement equipment. - Familiarity with radar-absorbing materials (RAM), LO coatings, and structural LO trade studies. - Solid collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across design, test, and manufacturing teams. - U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred). - Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Preferred qualifications list: - Experience with military UAV platforms or 5th-gen fighter programs. - Background in survivability analysis in contested environments (e.g., IADS, radar networks). - Familiarity with platform CONOPS, threat modeling, and mission-level survivability assessments. - Ability to contribute to the design, test, and fielding of a fully integrated LO platform. Pay section: "$170,000 - $260,000 a year". Also mention bonus, equity, etc. The posting: "$170,000 - $260,000 a year #LD Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information." We'll include Pay section with that content (maybe as

    ). Benefits section: "Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)". Also mention that military fellows and part-time employees not eligible for benefits. We'll include that. We must not repeat job title as heading. We'll not. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. We must output only HTML fragment. Let's craft:

    About the role

    Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Lead Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.

    Responsibilities

    • Design and optimize low observable (LO) features across the airframe focusing on shaping, edge treatments, radar-absorbing materials, and subsystem integration.
    • Conduct modeling and simulation of electromagnetic signatures using industry-standard tools such as HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Xpatch, and SENTRi.
    • Work with multidisciplinary teams in propulsion, avionics, structures, and AI to ensure survivability is baked into the system architecture from day one.
    • Lead or support signature testing efforts, including indoor and outdoor RCS range tests, validation campaigns, and supplier-level hardware evaluations.
    • Translate mission threats and requirements into survivability features that address RCS, thermal, visual, and acoustic observability constraints.
    • Partner with materials scientists to mature radar-absorbing coatings and structural RAM for manufacturability and field durability.
    • Support internal and customer assessments, threat modeling reviews, and milestone decisions throughout the program lifecycle.

    Required qualifications

    • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
    • 7+ years of hands-on experience in LO or survivability engineering, preferably on tactical aircraft, UAVs, or stealth systems.
    • Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, Xpatch, or SENTRi.
    • Strong understanding of RCS shaping principles, edge treatments, cavity suppression, and materials integration.
    • Practical experience with LO testing methods and RCS measurement equipment.
    • Familiarity with radar-absorbing materials (RAM), LO coatings, and structural LO trade studies.
    • Solid collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across design, test, and manufacturing teams.
    • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred).
    • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

    Preferred qualifications

    • Experience with military UAV platforms or 5th-gen fighter programs.
    • Background in survivability analysis in contested environments (e.g., IADS, radar networks).
    • Familiarity with platform CONOPS, threat modeling, and mission-level survivability assessments.
    • Ability to contribute to the design, test, and fielding of a fully integrated LO platform.

    Pay

    $170,000 - $260,000 a year. Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity. Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment). Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

    Benefits

    Full-time regular employee offer package includes Bonus, Benefits, and Equity. Temporary employee offer package includes temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

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