Lead Systems Engineer - Low Observability Shaping & Materials

As a Systems Engineer focused on Low Observability, you enable survivable air vehicles through advanced LO materials and shaping. You will drive concepts, maturation roadmaps, and collaboration with suppliers to reduce radar and IR signatures. Your work sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and strategic defense outcomes, contributing to cutting-edge air vehicle integration. You’ll partner with a diverse team to push material and structural innovations and support critical national security programs.

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Relocation support
• Learning allowance
• Health & wellness support
• Social events and allowances
• Enhanced parental leave

• Develop RCS and IR material concepts for air vehicles and integrate into the overall structural concept
• Create and execute a technology maturation roadmap for LO materials and supplier components
• Develop RCS and IR concepts for supplier parts (antennas, air data systems, EO/IR windows) with suppliers and initiate development
• Direct and oversee supplier and testing activities for RCS and IR performance
• Execute iterative air vehicle shape optimization with partners and suppliers to refine RCS and IR calculations

• Relevant degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of professional systems engineering experience with focus on LO, RCS/IR materials, and structural integration
• Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory, radar cross-section reduction techniques, and infrared signature management
• Proven track record leading supplier development and testing programmes
• First-principles thinker with accountability, integrity, and respect
• Eligibility for national security clearance
• Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage

• First-principles thinking
• Accountability and integrity
• Respect and collaboration
• RCS/IR materials
• Low Observability (LO) concepts
• Electromagnetic theory