Engineer​/Principal Engineer - Survivability; El Segundo CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Location:

El Segundo, California. The Survivability Engineer will enhance the survivability of defense systems through advanced materials and processes. This position requires full‑time on‑site work at our facility with no remote or telework options.

• Develop and integrate advanced technologies to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Develop, implement, and test predictive analysis codes; build and test physical models; design, develop and build test and verification equipment; and develop, test and integrate specialty materials.
• Work closely with engineers from other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft.

• Education and Experience:
  • Engineer (LV2):
    Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience, or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
  • Principal Engineer (LV3): 5 years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline, or 3 years of engineering experience with a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline, or 1 year of engineering experience with a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline.
• Applied electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability or comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic energy transmission through space and within materials.
• Experience in CAD software such as CATIA, Unigraphics, or NX.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (or equivalent continuous evaluation). Any required program access must be obtained within a reasonable period.

• Experience in signature integration, RCS design, analysis, and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with CAE/FEA tools (e.g., FMS, Patran, Cubit).
• Experience with 3D Method of Moments (MoM) such as SENTRi and 3D Physical Optics codes such as Xpatch.
• Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, Python or other technical languages.
• Knowledge and use of RCS data processing tools such as Knowbell, Saber, or Pioneer.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance and/or prior SAP/SAR clearance.

• Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $.
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $.
• Potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for senior positions.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

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