Lead Survivability Engineer — Low Observable Aircraft

Job overview

The Lead Survivability Engineer — Low Observable Aircraft role is onsite in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $170,000–$260,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomous aircraft and autonomy software, to protect service members and civilians. The engineer shapes and optimizes low-observable performance so autonomous aircraft can survive and complete missions in contested airspace. The role integrates survivability features across aircraft design, modeling, testing, materials, and program decisions, working with propulsion, avionics, structures, AI, and materials teams.

What you'll do

• Design and optimize low-observable airframe features, including shaping, edge treatments, radar-absorbing materials, and subsystem integration
• model and simulate electromagnetic signatures using tools such as HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Xpatch, and SENTRi
• collaborate across engineering disciplines
• lead or support signature testing and validation
• translate threats and requirements into survivability features
• support materials development, assessments, threat-modeling reviews, and program milestones.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead survivability engineer

low observable

autonomous aircraft

radar cross-section

electromagnetic modeling

dallas tx

shield ai

$170k–$260k

secret clearance

hfss

cst studio suite

rcs testing

aircraft engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee offer package includes bonus, benefits, and equity. Temporary employee benefits package may apply after 60 days
• part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Work on autonomous aircraft and low-observable performance; requires U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance, with TS/SCI preferred; S//SAR clearance ability desired; full-time regular employee package includes bonus, benefits, and equity.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.