Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
About the role
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.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this 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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .
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 Enginee r 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.
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