Senior Low Observables Engineer, RCS

Anduril

🔍 Observed

Costa Mesa, California, United States First seen 1 day, 17 hours ago Last seen 5 hours, 24 minutes ago Greenhouse

Apply on Greenhouse Search Google for This Role

ATS links often expire — Google search finds the latest posting

Job Description

AI Summary

• Design and develop stealth features for unmanned aircraft that reduce radar and infrared signatures, including RCS analysis, materials optimization, and testing of components and full air vehicles. • Requires 8+ years of Low Observable aircraft experience, proficiency with RCS analysis tools (X-Patch, FEKO, HFSS, CST, etc.), and expertise in LO design, materials, manufacturing methods, and CAD software. • Must have hands-on experience with RCS testing, LO airframe design, coating integration, and familiarity with composites, 3D printing, and other manufacturing processes. • Requires active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and BS degree in STEM field; preferred qualifications include LO material design experience, flight testing background, and scripting skills (Matlab, Python, C++). • Salary range $146,000–$194,000 USD; position is with Anduril Industries, a defense tech company focused on AI-powered autonomous systems for military applications.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

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:

8+ 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

$146,000—$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

Skills

rust python aws git

Quick Actions

Apply Externally Search Google Back to Jobs

Job Information

Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

Activity Score

78 /100

Likely Active (78)

Higher scores indicate more likely active hiring based on listing freshness, company activity, and other signals. Learn more →